Personal Health: Hygiene

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There is a direct correlation between low income residents and poor dental health

Poor dental hygiene directly affects the heart and can cause heart disease or heart attack

A toothbrush loses its effectiveness after about 3 months of use brushing twice a day

Dentists request brushing teeth for at least 2 minutes per session

Important Facts

• Gum disease is the second most common disease found in humans

• Tooth decay affects about 48% of children by the time they turn 8

Chewing sugar-free gum can prevent cavities

Bottled water does not contain anti tooth decay fluoride, which is added to most municipal water supplies (stick to the tap water)

Fun Facts

Brush teeth daily

Floss daily

Eat healthy

Visit your dentist at least twice a year

Cavity Prevention

First event takes place in New Port Richey in 2001

Each year, Dentistry From The Heart (DFTH) donates millions of dollars in free dental care

Services provided include basic cleanings to medium range surgeries including tooth extraction and fillings

Resources:Dentistry From The Heart

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACgPHDzTHaU&feature=player

How to Properly Brush Teeth

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4200712035. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/302025/the_facts_abou

t_dental_hygiene_what.html6. http://dentistry.about.com/od/dentalhealth/tp/dentalfacts.htm

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