Old Toothbrushes: The Ultimate Cleaners

By Hedrick Lepsch


Did your dentist just tell you that you are going to need to have gum surgery? That may seem like a scary thing, but there is no need to panic whatsoever.

It is important to always keep your baby's mouth clean. There are times that you will find that there can be a milky residue that builds up over time. If that is just left, it could turn into thrush which is a major infection of the mouth caused by the candida fungus.

In order to know how your baby is doing, you should check his/her tongue regularly to know if there are any problems. Thrush will show up as a white on the tongue, inside the lip or on the insides of the cheeks. If you find that your baby does have thrush, make sure that you call your pediatric as soon as possible. Some will just tell you to wait it out or they will give you an oral fungal medication that will help clear things up. Usually thrush is short lived.

Many parents think it is a good idea to leave a bottle in their baby's mouth because it helps keep them sleeping. If it is milk or juice, it can cause some major damage to their teeth and could lead to some serious problems in the future.

Old toothbrushes are a great way to apply hair dye if you like to dye your hair at home. Another excellent tip for touching up grey or white roots is to put mascara on a toothbrush and gently rub it in to your roots. It blends in very well and keeps your hair looking great from top to bottom.Toothbrushes are a great tool to clean out the tiny crevices and crummy cracks of your toaster, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee pot. Let those little bristles sweep through the cracks that nothing else can get into. It will work wonders.

It is also important to brush and floss your teeth before your appointment. And, make sure that you do not smoke for at least the 12 hours directly before your oral surgery. The most important thing when it comes to wardrobe is that you wear comfortable clothing for your surgery. Because staining is possible, you should avoid wearing clothing that is valuable or that you would mind having stained.

It is also a good idea to avoid wearing jewelry, contact lenses and make up. But, it is smart to keep some lip balm on hand for after the procedure because your lips may become dry. By following these simple directions, you can make your appointment as comfortable as possible. Visit your cosmetic dentist in sandy, ut today, and see the difference it can make for you and your gums.




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