Drinking water at a certain time maximizes its effectiveness on the body

2 glasses of water @ waking up - helps activate internal organs
1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
1 glass of water before going to bed - helps avoid stroke or heart attack

Water at bed time can also help prevent night time leg cramps. Your leg muscles are seeking hydration when they cramp and wake you up with a Charlie Horse.

DRY MOUTH

Everyone’s mouth can be dry sometimes, but if you feel like your mouth is always dry, it may be time to seek treatment. Without the cleansing effects of saliva, tooth decay and other oral health problems become more common.

Medications and certain health conditions can lead to dry mouth. Patients using oral inhalers for asthma can develop an oral fungal infection (Thrush), and are encouraged to rinse their mouths with water after using the inhaler. Tell your dentist what medications you are taking and any other information about your health that may help identify the cause of your dry mouth.

Recent findings indicate that the bacteria that causes cavities can now fend off fluoride

Scientists don't know how bacteria is doing this, but when they do we'll offer a new means to create an oral health regimen that is more bacteria-hostile. But wait! Don't abandon fluoride! It's still your best defense against plaque buildup and cavities, along with brushing at least twice a day, flossing once a day and getting regular professional cleanings from your dentist.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

“Imagine a bank account that credits you each morning with $86,400.   It carries over no balance from day to day.   Every evening the bank deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use.  What would you do?

 Well, each of us has such bank. Its name is TIME.  Every morning it credits you with 86,400 seconds.   Every night it writes off whatever time you failed to invest to a good purpose.   It carries no balance. It allows no overdraft. The clock is running, so MAKE THE MOST OF TODAY AND EVERY DAY!”

ALL OF US AT DR. OSMANSKI'S DENTAL OFFICE WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!  

New Dental Team Member

We'd like to Welcome Kristi Langton to our Dental Team! 

Kristi comes to us with numerous years of dental experience in both the clinical and administrative areas. She lives in Crystal Lake, where she was also born and raised. She's married and has one daughter in her last year of college. Kristi will be that friendly voice you hear when you call our office. She will answer any questions you may have and help you to schedule your appointment at a convenient time.

 

 

Toothpaste works on more than teeth!

Tooth Sensitivity

Every year at this time I here complaints from my patients about tooth sensitivity. As a common oral health problem, tooth sensitivity is caused when the gums recede, exposing tooth roots. When hot or cold stimuli come into contact with these roots, a sensation is passed through the tubules in the roots directly to the nerve of the tooth, creating pain.

But, you might be wondering, what causes the gums to recede in the first place?  Your age can play a role, along with an incorrect brushing technique, teeth grinding, a cracked tooth and gum disease.  

How can you protect your teeth?   First, try using a toothpaste brand that treats sensitivity.  Second, finish your brushing and flossing routine by rinsing with a fluoride rinse.  And lastly, visit your dentist and let them see your smile, other recommendations can be made about how to help.