{"id":42,"date":"2016-10-31T16:23:20","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T16:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/?p=42"},"modified":"2017-01-11T16:24:50","modified_gmt":"2017-01-11T16:24:50","slug":"dentist-dallas-ga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/dentist-dallas-ga\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Dallas, GA Celebrates National Brush Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-43\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock_18002862_SMALL-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dentist in dallas, ga promotes national brush day\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock_18002862_SMALL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock_18002862_SMALL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock_18002862_SMALL.jpg 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>On the day after halloween, while your family is counting up all the sweet treats and candies from the night before, we want you to remember one thing. On November 1st, your dentist in Dallas, GA will be celebrating the first ever National Brush Day! There\u2019s never been a better time to think about the toothbrush than right after the sugariest celebration of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Brush Day places a special focus on making sure children are brushing for two minutes, twice a day, every single day of the year. For them, it feels like a lot &#8212; and they probably don\u2019t see why it\u2019s so important. Talking about good dental hygiene habits helps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the National Brush Day pledge today! <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/2min2x.org\/?_ga=1.76081493.1929443143.1446828462\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through Thunderclap to send out a tweet or Facebook post about brushing for 2min2x a day on November 1. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give Yourself a Brush Up on Proper Brushing Habits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular toothbrushing is really the most basic aspect of good dental hygiene. Using a soft-bristled brush, you should clean each quadrant of your mouth for 30 seconds &#8212; or two minutes in total for all the teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The toothbrush should fit easily in the mouth. Kids have special toothbrushes that are rounded or slimmer to improve their maneuverability. The packaging will have an age range to help you choose which one is correct for your little one. Watch out for fraying bristles and replace the brush as soon as you begin to notice signs of wear. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before ages five to eight, you\u2019ll likely be brushing your little one\u2019s teeth. And even when she starts handling her own toothbrush, make sure you\u2019re still guiding her on the proper technique. Here are some tips for thorough cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush in gentle, back and forth motions. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush all surfaces of the teeth: outside, inside, and on the chewing surface<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush the tongue, too<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to helping your little one achieve proper brushing technique, make sure you are leading by example. Your child will be more likely to clean her teeth regularly when she sees you doing it, too. You can even try making it a team effort &#8212; create a family brushing time at night and in the morning and watch everyone\u2019s dental health improve. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping Kids\u2019 Teeth Healthy Is Easy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On National Brush Day, talk to your child about the basics of good dental hygiene &#8212; they include more than brushing. What are these healthy habits? In addition to brushing for two minutes, at least twice a day, flossing every day is important. It\u2019s the only way to remove the food particles and plaque the toothbrush leaves behind. Visiting the dentist regularly and using fluoride are all key aspects of enjoying good dental health for a lifetime to come. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of the latter, when was your little one\u2019s last visit to the dentist? If it\u2019s been more than six months, it\u2019s past time. And during halloween season is a perfect time to make sure her teeth are clean and healthy. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to schedule an appointment for a dental cleaning and checkup today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the day after halloween, while your family is counting up all the sweet treats and candies from the night before, we want you to remember one thing. On November 1st, your dentist in Dallas, GA will be celebrating the first ever National Brush Day! 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