Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dental health.

For: For dental appointments, mark your calendar or add it as a reminder to your smartphone.

How: How the dental office responds to your questions is a good indication of their concern for you.

Soak: Soak dentures, nightguards, retainers, etc. In white vinegar to soften tartar and then brush it off.

Use: Use external warm hot compresses just in front of your ear for TMJ pain.

Floss: Floss holders work well to get floss between teeth.

Have: Have a travel pocket tooth brush and a sample of dental floss with you for midday meals and snacks.

Keep: Keep a plastic toothpick in your purse or wallet. Use it frequently.

Reserve: Reserve special time each day to fully clean your teeth - am or pm. Stick to it.

Small: Small fillings can sometimes be done without anesthetia, ask your dentist.

Swish: Swish with bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda solution to neutralize the acids that cause decay.

Brush: Brush twice daily with a Fluoride containing toothpaste. Spit out but don't rinse to get the effect.

Tie: Tie floss in a circle instead of wrapping it around your fingers.

Use: Use just a pea size amount of toothpaste when brushing.

Chewing: Chewing sugar-free gum helps with plaque and cleans your teeth! helps your breath as well!

More: More important than your smile. Healthy teeth and gums reduces risk for heart disease and stroke!

Keep: Keep dental floss in your purse and car!

The: The american association of orthodontists recommends a child's first orthodontic exam by age 7.

For: For orthodontic patients: irritating, poking wires and hooks: use eraser on pencil & gently push in.

Eat: Eat less sweets & quit smoking. Brush & floss after meals. See your dentist annually.

Avoid: Avoid sipping on drinks for more than 30min at a time. Prolonged exposure increases risks for decay.

Floss: Floss before you brush to make it easier to remember to do and help your mouth feel even cleaner!

Use: Use a soft toothbrush and make sure you brush for an 2 minutes! some electric brushes have timers!

Mouthwash: Mouthwash helps. Use often. Your friends will love it too!

Use: Use an interdental brush daily if you have significant bone loss or bridge work.

Rinse: Rinse with a baking soda/water rinse to reduce acidity in your mouth which helps reduce cavity risk.

Place: Place a few drops of oil or oregano on your toothbrush when brushing.

Limit: Limit time foodstuffs remain on teeth, brush 3x/day, floss nightly, rinse often.

Use: Use a soft toothbrush and change it at least every three months for good oral hygiene.

Chew: Chew sugar free gum. Your breath will also be helped!

The: The best time to floss is before you go to bed.

The: The best time to brush your teeth is right before you go to bed.

Wearing: Wearing braces make beautiful faces for all to see.

Eat: Eating sweets - just rinse or brush so teeth don't bathe in the sugary residue.

If: If you take care of your teeth, they will take care of you, for your whole life. Next is your diet.