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The Dental Wellness Center -- Linda Golden, D.D.S.

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Vol. I, No. 2 Autumn 1996

WORD OF MOUTH

Quarterly Newsletter of The Golden Dental Wellness Center

We're On The Move!

Dear Friend:

Welcome to the second issue of our newsletter. There's so much to tell you, I hardly know where to begin.

To start, The Golden Dental Wellness Center has moved to our new location is 444 Community Drive, Suite 204, in Manhasset. Please visit!

I'm very excited about our new space, as it allows The Wellness Center to expand its services to all our valued patients. I'm certain you'll be impressed with both the comfort and ultra-modern accouterments of our new office, and I personally invite you to drop by and enjoy the fabulous massage chair we've installed in the waiting area!

This issue of Word of Mouth is devoted to halitosis, or bad breath as we more commonly refer to it. If you're suffering from bad breath, I urge you to try the technique I recommend in the article to keep your teeth, gums, tongue, and mouth as clean and bacteria-free as possible. Most bad breath is related to oral causes, and proper dental hygiene goes a long way in keeping breath fresh and non-offensive.

Keep on smiling!

Your Family Dentist,

Linda J. Golden, DDS

Kiss Bad Breath Good-Bye:

Here's How

Despite what you may read and hear in popular advertisements promoting bad breath remedies, internal and medical conditions constitute only a very small part of the causes of bad breath. And while food and tobacco may also contribute to bad breath, they're not the main culprits, either. The fact is, oral causes account for about 90% of all bad breath, or 'halitosis' in medical parlance.

Halitosis is caused by sulfur compounds in the mouth. These compounds are produced by bacteria that live within the oral cavity, especially on the gums and tongue. Although oral conditions related to halitosis include periodontal disease, dentures, partials, faulty restorations, mobile teeth, abscesses, oral thrush, and cancer, among others, even clinically healthy mouths can fall victim to bad breath.

In order to most effectively eliminate halitosis, odor-causing bacteria and sulfur compounds must be removed from the mouth on a regular basis. This is often easily accomplished through an ongoing regimen of at-home oral care. Here's a technique I recommend:

Dr. Golden's At Home Breath Makeover Regimen

Cleansing - Using a pearl size drop of toothpaste, brush your teeth for 2 to 3 minutes until they feel clean. Angle the toothbrush bristles toward the gum tissue and massage gently into the gums, introducing the toothpaste below the gumline. Be sure to gently brush your cheeks. Empty your mouth of the excess toothpaste but do not rinse with water.

Did You Know...

Fever blisters, cold sores, and those painful cracks on the sides of your mouth can be eliminated by taking Lysine, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6. Ask Dr. Golden how you can keep your mouth free of blisters, sores, and cracks during the upcoming Winter season.

Combing - Comb your tongue with an instrument called an Oolitt. Use both hands and bend the comb in a U-shape. Comb your tongue until the tongue juice is clear. Then place a drop of toothpaste on the comb and comb the paste into the grooves of your tongue. Also use the small end of the brush to clean the long valley in the middle of your tongue.

Rinsing - Use 1 to 2 capfuls of mouthrinse. Vigorously swish for as long as you can (at least 1-2 minutes).Never swig out of the bottle, as heat and saliva activate the mouthrinse.

Splashing - Splash your teeth and gums with an instrument called a hydro- magnetic irrigator. Place warm water in the tank with 1 to 2 capfuls of rinse. Carefully follow your gumline with the spray. Also splash the top surface of your tongue.

Showering - Shower your nose with an atomizer specifically designed for this purpose. The atomizer should be filled with your choice of natural or mint rinse. Allow the spray to flow down the back of your nasal passages onto the back of your tongue.

Hydrating - Hydrate your mouth tissues with the gel specifically designed for this purpose. Apply the gel to any swollen, red, irritated, burned, or dry tissue. You may use your toothbrush or a cotton swab to massage the gel, or you may place a small amount of the gel on your tongue and swish.

Styling - Your breath has now been styled to present a 'fresh breath' image. To maintain this image, schedule dental appointments every three months to have your teeth professionally cleaned.

The technique described above includes the use of instruments, sprays, and gels, all available from The Golden Dental Wellness Center. If you are experiencing a problem with bad breath, come in for an examination and consultation to determine whether this at-home regimen is likely to alleviate the condition. If it won't, there are a variety of in-office treatments we can explore together to give you the clean, kissably fresh breath you want.

Want To Find Out More About Cleaner, Fresher Breath?

Call Dr. Golden at 516-627-8400, and mention this newsletter for your FREE Consultation!