Vicks--The Chest Rub, Etc...

This is totally amazing! We hear about more and more uses for Vicks... Our mom's put it on our chests when we had a cold, it helped us breathe better. Well, during a lecture on Essential Oils, they told us how the foot soles can absorb oils, for example: put garlic on your feet and within 20 minutes you can taste it. Some of us have used Vicks Vapo rub for years for everything from chapped lips to sore toes and many body parts in between. But I've never heard of this. And don't laugh, it works 100% of the time, although the scientists who discovered this aren't sure why.

To stop night time coughing in a child (or adult as we found out personally), put Vicks Vapo rub generously on the bottom of your feet at bedtime, then cover with socks. Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about 5 minutes and this will last longer than many very strong prescription cough medicines. In addition it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will sleep more soundly. It almost acts like a warm cozy blanket.

I happened to hear on the radio how cough medicines in kids often do more harm than good, due to the chemical makeup of these strong drugs. Why not try something safe and simple. This was a surprise finding and found to be more effective than prescribed medicines for children at bedtime, in addition to have a soothing and calming effect on children, so they could sleep soundly. There is allot of sickness going around right now, so if you happen to catch it, you have to try this. It works.

Single Tooth Anesthesia

The Single Tooth Anesthesia (STA) System from Milestone Scientific is the first computer controlled local dental anesthetic system where just one injection at a single tooth is all that's needed to scientifically, safely and predictably ensure single-session injection precision. It's even highly effective for multi-quadrant cases.

STA is the only system of its kind with patented real-time visual and audible feedback technology, allowing you to easily obtain proper needle placement between the tooth and bone.

Dr. Rose is now using this amazing machine and our patients are loving it. It's easy, simple and practically PAINLESS! Ask your dental assistant about the STA on your next visit. Go to there website http://www.milesci.com/ to watch CBS New Report on this amazing invention.

Avoiding Tooth Erosion

Yes, you should be maintaining a regular cleaning and check-up schedule for your dental health and the dental health of your family. We are always happy to see you when it is time for a cleaning or check up. However, sometimes it is important to review the things you can be doing at home to maintain healthy teeth and gums.

Everything you eat has some affect on your teeth and it is important to make sure you maintain healthy teeth by avoiding what is commonly known as tooth erosion. This can lead to cracked teeth, discoloration, sensitivity and more. Basically tooth erosion is just like it sounds, where the teeth are work away by the acids in what you eat.

Keeping this in mind makes it easy to avoid contributing to the problem. When you eat acidic foods or drinks, simply rinse out your mouth with water to neutralize the remaining acid in your mouth. This simple step is probably the most effective easy thing you can do to avoid tooth erosion. Of course cutting back on carbonated drinks and acidic foods helps, too. When you do eat or drink something that is high in acid, swallow it quickly to avoid it remaining in your mouth a long time.

Brushing is important in avoiding tooth erosion, too. Using a soft toothbrush reduces the friction on teeth that can contribute to erosion and waiting at least an hour to brush following acidic foods helps as well. This gives teeth the chance to remineralize after being exposed to the acids you just ate or drank.

Remembering these simple tips will contribute to your dental health by helping you avoid tooth erosion. If you have any other questions regarding your dental care, please contact me any time. I look forward to seeing you on your next appointment.