March 2014 Northern Ohio Regional Medical and Health Directory
Health Tips
Keep your teeth healthy Taking good care of teeth should start before the first tooth ever comes in by wiping a baby’s gums with a soft, damp cloth after feedings to help prevent the buildup of bacteria. When teeth appear, start using a soft children’s toothbrush twice a day. Everyone should: • Brush at least twice a day— after breakfast and before bedtime. If you can, brush after lunch or after snacks. • Brush all of your teeth, not just the front ones. Spend some time on the teeth along the sides and in the back. Brush away from your gums. • Take your time while brushing. Spend at least three minutes each time you brush. • Be sure your toothbrush has soft bristles. Replace your toothbrush every three months. • Slip dental floss between each tooth and up along the gum line. The floss gets rid of food that is hidden where your toothbrush cannot get it, no matter how well you brush. • Wear the right protective headgear while playing contact sports. • Visit the dentist twice a year. Source: www.familydoctor.org
The most important meal Are your children starting their day off right? The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians encourages parents to talk to their children about making the right food choices throughout the day. Generally, the first step is to make sure healthy foods are readily available in your home. Parents also need to lead by example. If you expect children to make good choices in their diet and lifestyle, they need to see parents making good choices. But what’s good? Generally if you cannot pronounce all of the ingredients in something, then it is probably not something that should be a regular part of your diet. Don’t skip breakfast. Children who do not eat breakfast are less able to learn at school, get less iron in their diets and are more likely to have a higher body mass index.
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