DAB001 | Page 63 Spanish, #DAB094 W109 | Page 63 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB064 W120 | Page 55 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB092 Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) Dental Treatment Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) Dental Treatment PERIODONTAL HYGIENE Brochure Index How many of your instructions do patients understand and follow? It may be fewer than you think. ADA patient education brochures strengthen your recommendations with easy-to-read text and clear illustrations, helping patients to understand – and to comply with treatment. Cavities that are not treated can cause pain, loss of teeth, and spread of infection. The good news is you can prevent most cavities with good dental care and fluoride. This brochure explains how fluoride helps keep teeth strong and healthy. W102 To order additional copies, call 800.947.4746 or visit adacatalog.org ©2016 American Dental Association All rights reserved. · Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. · Clean between your teeth once a day. · Eat a healthy diet and limit snacks. · Visit your dentist regularly. ADA Healthy Smile Tips For more information about taking care of your mouth and teeth, visit MouthHealthy.org, the ADA’s website just for patients. PREVENTION Fluoride: Nature’s Cavity Fighter Fluoride (FLOOR-eyed) is a mineral that occurs naturally in water sources — even the oceans. Fluoride can prevent cavities in children and adults. Fluoride helps protect tooth enamel the acid attacks that cavities. It also helps repair weakened enamel before cavities form. What is fluoride? Why is it important? W302 | Page 58 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB093 W102 | Page 59 W138 | Page 58 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB097 W112 | Page 60 W137 | Page 60 REGULAR VISITS See samples of any brochure at ADAcatalog.org. Go to the product’s page and click on the Sample icon. Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Talk to your dentist about snoring Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Talk to your dentist about snoring Health W164 | Page 69 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB074 W288 | Page 68 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB028 W131 | Page 69 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB073 W193 | Page 69 #DAB075 W285 | Page 68 #DAB026 W522 | Page 62 W566 | Page 62 W279 | Page 66 W307 | Page 66 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB096 W265 | Page 64 Spanish, W246 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB024 JAW ISSUES COSMETIC TREATMENT REGULAR VISITS OVERALL HEALTH W418 | Page 66 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB069 W203 | Page 65 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB021 W284 | Page 68 #DAB076 W151 | Page 67 #DAB072 W292 | Page 65 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB031 W604 | Page 65 #DAB068 W190 | Page 67 #DAB070 W168 | Page 67 #DAB098 PERSONALIZE IT! PERSONALIZE IT! PERSONALIZE IT! PERSONALIZE IT! PERSONALIZE IT! PERSONALIZE IT! PERSONALIZE IT! W263 | Page 52 Spanish, W298 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB037 W613 | Page 52 Spanish, W299 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB034 W121 | Page 53 Spanish, W222 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB009 W512 | Page 54 W107 | Page 54 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB067 Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums Prevention Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums Prevention W135 | Page 59 Spanish, W211 PERSONALIZE IT! #DAB011 W257 | Page 60 W258 | Page 60 Floss your teeth once a day to help remove food and plaque from between your teeth and under the gum line. Be patient with yourself and don’t give up! It takes time to get the hang of flossing. Your dentist or hygienist can show you the right way to floss. Here are some tips that may help: Flossing I Quick Reference 1. Break off about 18 inches of floss and wind most of it around one of your index fingers. Wind the rest of floss around a finger on the other hand. This finger will take up the used floss. 3. When the floss reaches the gum line, curve it into a “C” shape against one tooth. Gently slide it into the space between the gum and the tooth. 2. Hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and forefingers. Guide the floss between your teeth, using a gentle rubbing motion. To avoid injuring your gums, never snap the floss into gum tissue. 4. Hold the floss tightly against the tooth. Gently rub the side of the tooth with an up-and-down motion. Try not to use a sawing motion once the floss is worked into place. 5. Repeat this method on the rest of your teeth. As you move from tooth to tooth, unwind the clean floss with one finger and take up the used floss with the finger on the other hand. Do not forget to floss the back side of the last tooth. PREVENTIVE FLOSS EVERY DAY BEST SELLER BEST SELLER BEST SELLER BEST SELLER BEST SELLER BEST SELLER NEW BEST SELLERall REVISEDcausefrom BEST SELLER BEST SELLER BEST SELLER BEST SELLER BEST SELLER REVISED NEW BEST SELLER BEST SELLER REVISED Sample PATIENT EDUCATION 48 ORDER BY PHONE: 800.947.4746 BROCHURE INDEX ORDER ONLINE: ADACATALOG.ORG 49