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PAGE I2 TERRACE BAY NEWS DECEMBER II, I974 THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE TEETH sufficiently to concentrate the and gum disease. Therefore, to hour period. (Any less and the STEP 1: 2 Row Soft (.006/.007" dia.) Bristle SULCUS Brush. Method: Gently vibrate the bristles into the crevice or sulcus where the tooth meets the gum. STEP III: 3 Row soft (.006/.Q07" dia.) Bristle Vestibular Brush. Method: Gently massage the gums in such a way as to stimulate blood flow to supporting structures and roots of the teeth. (Also brush Palate, Tongue and Occlusal or top surfaces of the teeth.) STEP IV: Method: Empty and rinse mouth once. is stained red and remaining areas can then be cleaned.) STEP V: Take your clean teeth to a Dentist regularly to show them off. SUITABLE SNACKS Milk Unsweetened fruit juice Tea (with milk instead of sweetener) Fresh fruits (apples, pears, oranges, grapes, peaches, bananas) Raw fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, green peppers) Sandwiches (whole wheat flour) cheese, peanut butter (plain), peanut butter with bananas, mashed avacado (with lime juice) called Guaquamole in Mexico Crackers or melba toast with: peanut butter Cheese Cottage cheese Plain Yogurt and fresh fruit, especially bananas and strawberries) Vegetable Pizza (homemade) { Nuts (peanuts, cashews, brazils, filberts, etc.) J "Shreddies" (plain) Sugarless Gum POPCORN (very healthy) butter, cheese, It takes from 24 to 30 hours for the bacterial colony (PLAQUE) to organize acids and enzymes necessary to cause tooth decay effectively prevent dental disease, the minimum daily requirement is a thorough brushing and flossing once, well, every 24 to 30 course of the disease is only retarded.) Chew and swish 1/2 tablet. until dissolved, covering teeth for 2 minutes. Check teeth in mirror for missed areas. STEP 11: UNWAXED DENTAL FLOSS (Waxed for beginners only) Method: Wrap about 18" of floss around the third fingers (A). Hold a small length between the thumbs and first fingers (B). As you floss, the used part can be taken up on one finger and fresh floss released from the other. Hold the floss taut, insert (C) it between the teeth GENTLY and try to arc around each tooth. Rinse. NUTRITION NOT SUITABLE SNACKS Disclosing Tablets (harmless 2% erythrosine dye to stain colourless PLAQUE). Breakfast drinks (made of powders) Coffee or tea with sugar or honey Sweet drink mixes Chocolate milk Cocoa Malted milk Ice cream sodas, ice cream Cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, doughnuts, puddings . Soft drinks (pops) Dried fruits (e.g. raisins) Candies = lollipops, chocolate bars, fudge, marshmallows, toffee Lozenges (even cough and throat lozenges) Regular chewing gum Licorice Jam, honey, syrup Dental Public Health Lecture and Workshop Thursday, Dec.12 6to 8 p.m. St. Martins Auditorium Guest Speaker: DR. W.K. HETTENHAUSEN TOPIC: NUTRITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Please bring unwaxed floss and tooth brush or brushes) CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST FOR DENTAL SUPPLIES (Plaque Meals should be regular events and inbetween meal snacking is not recommended, but when you must, please consult the above list for guidance. If a meal is completely bal- anced, then the urge for snacking is reduced. Often constant snacking is an indication of the lack of balance and nutritious fullness of the regular meals. Complete meals do not require snacking boosters. With close observation, meal patterns and eating habits are an excellent indication and meter of health. To your increasing happiness, healthi- ness and holiness . . .