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]]>With the recent change in the daylight saving schedule it is hard to miss the fact that we are all enjoying more sunlight in our day. I know I can feel a visceral difference as the days get longer. Most will probably agree, there is just something nice about leaving work for the day and having the sun still shining in the sky. With the waning of winter weather and daylight stretching into the evening hours, I am reminded of how important of a role sunlight plays in our overall health and well-being.
The term vitamin D is a bit of a misnomer as the role of the molecule in the body is more of a hormone. It has been found to be integral to a plethora of cellular functions throughout the body. It is an important regulator of calcium and phosphorus absorption. A vitamin D deficiency can have serious implications on health. It is an independent risk factor for mortality rates across the general population.
Science has found direct correlations between sufficient Vitamin D levels in the body and:
As you can see, proper vitamin D intake is an integral factor in overall health. Believe it or not, the list above hardly touches the surface of all the way vitamin D has been linked to basic functions in the body and prevalence and outcomes of many serious diseases. It is really imperative to discuss this with your doctor to make sure your levels are where they should be. They may recommend improving deficient levels with an oral supplement. However, vitamin D in the form of dietary supplements is much more difficult for the body to absorb. There is no substitute for the bioavailability of vitamin D that is synthesized from the sun through skin. It is recommended that 10 minutes of sun exposure (without sunblock) 3 times a week should be enough to maintain healthy levels in the body.
So get out there, breathe some fresh air and take an important step in improving your health!
-Tim Mavroules
]]>Humans have been treating their mouth related ailments for at least 10,000 years. Some of the earliest evidence of direct intervention of caries includes bow drills and accompanying dental abrasions in the archaeological catalog of the Indus Valley Civilizations dating back to 7,000 BC. Early forms of the toothbrush have been attributed to Chinese civilization back in 3,000 BC. Surely, pieces of string have been used to remove detritus from people’s teeth for as long as string has been around. But invention of modern dental floss occurred much more recently in 1815 by New Orleans dentist Levi Spear Parmly. In his book A Practical Guide to the Management of the Teeth, Parmly described a waxed string he developed to be used as a device to remove harmful debris from between the teeth and gum line as a way to prevent oral disease. It is a simple concept and application, but since its initial inception dental floss has undergone numerous transformations over the years.
Levi Parmly’s promotion of his dental floss caused it to become widely accepted across the field of dentistry. But it took nearly 70 years for it to reach the homes of the everyday consumer. That’s when in 1882 Codman and Shurtlefelt started marketing the first mass available, non-waxed silk string floss. From there it was only a matter of time before dental floss would become the staple of your daily oral care routine it is today.
The silk-based floss remained relatively unchanged until the 1940s and 50s. Dr. Charles C Bass created a floss using nylon instead of silk, for its better elasticity and less fraying. Within the same decade, dental tape came onto the scene offering a more comfortable feel between users’ teeth and greater tooth surface area covered.
Over the years, companies have developed floss and flossing technologies more and more to help accommodate an activity many people agree is not their favorite part of the day. Floss today comes in many variations including waxed and unwaxed, mono- and multi-filaments, threaded and tape styles, various thicknesses, and picks and wands for easier handling. The latest trend that is truly changing the game of cleaning between teeth is the interdental brush. Very thin brushes used to get between teeth are shown to be more efficient at removing plaque than their flossing string counterparts.
Of course, no discussion of reaching tight places between teeth and along gum lines would be complete without mentioning Doctor Plotka’s antimicrobial toothbrushes with flossing bristles! The technology has come full circle where you now have a toothbrush with the unique ability to reach deep between teeth and into grooves to provide a superior cleaning experience. Our brushes are not designed to replace flossing but are the perfect complement, and fill-in where flossing and brushing with the traditional tools fall short.
-Tim Mavroules
Sources:
http://www.historyofdentistry.net/dentistry-history/history-of-dental-floss/
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We all know we need to brush & floss well in order to maintain a healthy smile! Unfortunately, that fact doesn’t make keeping up with oral care any easier. Especially during the summer months, when the days are longer and we feel lazier and chilled out, our dental care can easily slip from the forefront of our minds.
I have devised a few simple habits and tricks to help keep on top of your dental care:
Everyone has heard that they should brush their teeth for 2 minutes, but in our fast-paced world, 2 minutes seems like a lot of time to spend brushing away! In order to make sure I brush (AND FLOSS!) sufficiently each day, I either listen to music/podcasts I enjoy, or watch some youtube videos while I work on my dental care. This keeps me entertained, and I end up being more thorough in my brushing and flossing when there’s something entertaining me in my periphery.
I’m not the best at flossing regularly, so being intentional and strategic about what I use/when I use it can help me do a better job vs. just hap-hazardly trying to keep my teeth in good shape.
For example, using our Dr. Plotka’s brushes with flossing bristles helps to sweep away much more plaque than brushes I previously used, so when it comes to flossing, I have less work to do!
Another good trick is to actually floss BEFORE you brush. Sometimes, once you’ve brushed your teeth, they already “feel clean” so you can’t be bothered to floss. By flossing first, you’ve dislodged some plaque but don’t yet have that “squeaky clean” feeling, so you brush afterwards as well.
Summertime is notorious for icecream, lemonade, and all kinds of sweet treats. Whether it’s sugary sodas/drinks or funnel cake at a theme park, it’s always important to do your best to make sure sugar can’t linger on your teeth! Drinking lots of water not only helps your general health, but also helps to flush away the stuff you don’t want sitting on your teeth/creating plaque.
Since vacations/outings are more common during the summer months, make sure you have the necessary supplies to keep your teeth healthy while you’re out and about! I recommend keeping some floss or inter-dental brushes on you, as well as one of our nifty travel brushes! Keeping your teeth clean on the go means less work at the beginning and end of each day, and overall better oral health.
I hope this was helpful for you! Best of luck keeping your smile in tip-top shape during the lazy months. Now, off to have a nap in the shade…..
--Meg
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It’s that time of the year again… back to school shenanigans! Some might be excited to head back to school, but I know for the rest of us, it’s hard making that adjustment from summer mode to school mode 😒 But not to worry! Here are some tips that I found to help me get prepped and ready for the new school year. This usually did the trick for me, so I hope it helps you all too!
1: Start going to bed early
Now, the older I got, I realized how important sleep is to function throughout the day. When it’s summer, especially when you don’t have any responsibilities early in the morning, you build up the habit of staying up late and sleeping in. But once you do that when school starts, you’ll highly regret it!! (I know from experience). So I recommend going to bed earlier than you normally do, especially a week or two before school starts. This will just make the routine easier!
2: Get your school supplies early
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE school supplies! I’m sure we’ve all been inside Target, Walmart, and etc. and have seen all the Back to School deals, but didn’t take advantage of it since school was so far away. But trust me! It’s better to get your school supplies early and at a great cost, because once you decide to go shopping later on, you’ll be left with just one pencil and a stepped on notebook!
3: Know your plan
I know going back to school can be nerve-wracking, whether it be elementary, middle, high school or even college! One thing that calms my nerves down a little is checking my classes before the first day. When I was younger, I loved checking to see where my class(es) would be because I hate getting lost on the first day! And as I got older, that became a habit within every school year. I also loved checking the class roster to see who my teacher(s) would be and who would be in my classes!
These are just a few things that help me shift from summer to school mode! I hope you find these helpful as well! What do you do to prepare for the school year?
]]>Hi Everyone, It’s Jackie and I’m back!
I’m so excited to be writing to you all again, and this time about TRAVELING!
I am going away this week and there are essentials that I need before heading on vacation!
Below are the TOP 5 things I NEED with me when I travel:
It is a MUST that I bring the brush with me. I love how I do not have to buy a mini-brush AND a separate casing around it because it comes all in one! With the same anti-microbial, silver infused, floss-like bristle formula just in a travel size with the protectant folding case you will not have to spend any extra money!
I HOPE I do not get stuck in the airport this week, BUT if I do I need to make sure I have a way to make sure my phone is charged so I can keep updated on my flights. I found one on AMAZON right after I bought my travel Dr. Plotka’s brush. Super affordable and I bought a cute lime green one J
Since I am going on vacation I will be going out to some nice dinners and gatherings and want to doll up. I do not want to bring my at home make-up bag because you can definitely tell I get a little crazy with the make-up. I wanted to take the make-up I think is essential and place it nicely in a clear cute make-up bad on AMAZON AGAIN to make traveling easier through airports for security checks and it definitely is stylish!
OK! OK! Yes, I shop on amazon a lot! That’s where I got my rolling luggage too! I am trying to make it the most effective and lightest trip. If I ever had to run for my flight then the luggage will be easier to keep up instead of lugging it around! So many colors to choose from and it is very chic if I do say so myself!
Did you think I was going to forget the snacks?! UH, NO! I need to be prepared at all times to a delay or even just a quick rest and I definitely want to snack on something while waiting. I went to a couple different stores and got myself some mixed-nuts, a couple of LIFE bars, and some candy! I am trying to make sure I can choose healthier options, but still need some sugary energy!
I can’t wait to update you all when I am back!
-Jackie
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