DebB

RDH in Southern, New Jersey. On a mission to raise awareness about dental diseases and the adverse effects they have on our health. My goal is to empower people with knowledge and good instruction. Never underestimate the power of this woman!

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Floss Quick Tips

How to determine number of uses in your floss container. 

Rule of thumb 12-18″

Average 2 uses per yard

Multiply yards by 2

For less than one cent per day

Prevent disease

Prevent tooth loss 

How to remove large food particles

Tie knot

Dentotape

Woven floss

Clear confusion of when to floss

Once per day preferably prior to brushing

Or after meals…ideal, but not necessary 

Definitely after meals for…

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8 Tips to Make Your Child’s First Dental Check-up a Success

1. Don’t Wait Until There’s A Problem Nothing sets a child up for a lifetime of fear at the dentist more than having their first dental visit a result of pain. Do not wait for cavities to form and…

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#DidYouFlossToday ? #onlyflosstheteethyouwanttokeep #flossdaily #healthyheart #healthybrain #dboss #thebossoffloss

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8 Tips to Make Your Child's First Dental Check-up a Success

8 Tips to Make Your Child’s First Dental Check-up a Success

1. Don’t Wait Until There’s A Problem Nothing sets a child up for a lifetime of fear at the dentist more than having their first dental visit a result of pain.  Do not wait for cavities to form and spread before having your child’s teeth evaluated.  Begin having teeth checked as soon as they appear in your infant’s mouth.  Baby teeth begin erupting around six months of age.  Your child’s…

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Can Tooth Whitening Help Prevent Cancer?

I have many patients tell me that they swish and gargle with a diluted hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) solution daily, as a part of their oral health care regimen. Some have reported histories of chronic mouth or throat infections that they were able to eliminate with this practice.

Most over the counter products for tooth whitening contain a form of hydrogen peroxide. I notice that patients using H2O2 daily do tend to have very healthy gums and white teeth. Hydrogen peroxide is known to help stimulate the cells in the body which attack cancer cells. Considering that oral cancers are on the rise, a regimen including rinsing with diluted H2O2 may be worth considering.

#Cancer #OralCancer #CancerPrevention #OralHealth #Prevention #NaturalRemedies #ToothWhitening #ToothBleaching #DentalHealth

http://thetruthaboutcancer.com/hydrogen-peroxide-medical-miracle/

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Are Green Smoothies A Healthy Option?

I have not jumped on the #GreenSmoothie train, but I love the idea of preventing or reversing grey hair via nutrition. I have read from several sources that fruit should be consumed by itself and that you should NEVER combine it with vegetables. I read about this for the first time in the early 90's in a study done by John's Hopkins University on the effects of nutrition in the treatment of cancer. It stated that the fruit is intended to break down quickly, and when combined with foods, fruit digestion is delayed and the fruit begins to ferment, which creates an environment that promotes cancer and gastrointestinal diseases. I read more recently that the enzymes in fruit and vegetables are very different and that veggies are more difficult and slower to digest. The body ops for addressing the more difficult food and the fruit is left to ferment. The fact that smoothies break down the fruit/veggies so well does not change the way the body breaks down the enzymes. I began the practice of eating fruit a 1/2 hour before meals or 2 hours after, following a diagnosis of a stomach ulcer 9 years ago. I use fruit as my in-between meal snacks. I would love the ease of combining fruits and veggies into one smoothie to provide my body with the nutrients it needs. I'm just not convinced that it's a good idea. If anyone has any input, please share... #GreenSmoothie #Nutrition #DiseasePrevention #Digestion #CancerPrevention #GreyHair #Fruits #Veggies #HealthyEating http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-6601/Can-a-Green-Smoothie-Reverse-Gray-Hair.html

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Are Antibacterials In Your Dental Products?

There have been a lot of recent reports of the growing concern to the resistence of bacteria as a result of the overuse of antibacterial products. The active ingredient in these products, Triclosan, has been detected in bodily fluids and secretions, reducing our ability to fight bacteria. 

Researchers have now discovered the presence of Triclosan in the umbilical cords of newborns. It is recommended that pregnant women discontinue use of products containing Triclosan, including soaps, dental care, first aid, cosmetics, deodorants, kitchenware, clothing, other personal care products and even school/office supplies and toys. 

Triclosan is the active ingredient in Colgate Total toothpaste, the #1 selling toothpaste in the USA. Colgate has other toothpastes available which are very effective at removing plaque. I prefer original Colgate toothpaste for it’s effectiveness and limited ingredients (as compared to the many products sold). 

When shopping in the dental care isle, be sure to check the ingredients on products. A key phrase to look for is anti-gingivitis. The products which DO NOT contain Triclosan tend to be on lower shelves, out of direct vision. 

PLEASE NOTE: the best “anti-gingivitis” available is good old fashion effective flossing and toothbrushing. Technically, no products other than floss and a toothbrush are needed to achieve plaque removal and maintain healthy teeth and gums. 

Additional note: I had a patient whose sister works as a sales representative for Colgate. He reported to me that in spite of Colgate’s claim that their Total toothpaste is safe, she refuses to continue its use or give it to her family….She would not reveal why. That’s enough for me!

Below are links regarding additional information on products containing Triclosan.    http://www.beyondpesticides.org/antibacterial/products.php

http://drbenkim.com/articles/triclosan-products.htm

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Banana/Orange Creamsicle Smoothie 1 cup ice 1 cup coconut milk (vanilla or reg) 1 frozen banana🍌(peel, quarter, freeze) 1 orange🍊(refrigerated/cold) 1 zest of orange 1 TBSP vanilla extract 1 TBSP raw honey🍯 1/2 packet stevia After zesting orange, peel and divide orange. Place all remaining ingredients in blender of your choice and blend for two minutes. Enjoy!

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😂🃏👉APRIL FOOLS👈🃏😂

Wishful thinking... But the good news is it's easier and quicker than exercise and just as beneficial to overall health. For < 5 cents and 5 minutes a day you can prevent gum disease, heart disease, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes and the list goes on. Bacteria associated with gum disease have been found in brain samples of patients with Alzheimer's. http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=174327 Pick a time of day that works for your schedule and make it a habit. Your body will thank you :)

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This article gives a breakdown of how stevia is processed and how to read the labels to choose a healthier product.

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Cherry Chocolate Smoothie 1 cup ice 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 3/4 cup TJ's Dark Morello Cherries with juice (separate juice-set aside & freeze cherries for 2-3 hours or overnight) 2 rounded tsp Hershey's Cocoa-special dark (unsweetened) 1/2-1 tsp vanilla extract 1 packet stevia Optional: 1/2-1 scoop Designer Whey protein powder or 1/2 banana (peeled & frozen) Mix all ingredients in blender-approx 2 minutes or until smooth. 2 servings

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My sister turned me on to the health/beauty benefits of #CoconutOil. You may have seen posts I've shared on oil pulling, which I recommend doing with coconut oil. This article gives GREAT consumer info on how coconut oil is processed and choosing the right one.

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Deb's Bangin' Gluten-Free Corn Muffins 1 cup organic corn meal 1 cup organic gluten free flour (I used a potato, tapioca and garbanzo/fava bean flour mix) 1/4 cup organic sugar 5 packets stevia 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 cup organic sour cream 1 stick organic butter (melted) 2 organic eggs Bake at 375* for 22-27 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.