Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry 5014 Roswell Rd NE 404-847-9711 www.AtlantaCenterForCosmeticDentistry.com Cosmetic dentist Dr. Debra Gray King and plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon share ways to reduce the germs in your mouth and freshen your breath. Dr. Andrew Ordon: Today, we are revealing the secrets to understanding your body and our net "under topic" has to do with the germs under your tongue and in your mouth. Here to help us is dentist, Dr. Debra Gray King. Welcome doctor! Dr. Debra Gray King: Thank you! Dr. Ordon: Germs can linger anywhere, so Dr. King and I have come up with a little quiz to test everyone's cleanliness IQ here in our audience. So audience, you have your pageant gadgets. Question #1: How much of your mouth are you cleaning when brushing alone? If you think it's 25%, press 1. If you think it's 50%, press 2. If you think it's 75%, press 3. So, let's vote now... Ok, your answers are in, let's see what you guys think! Alright, 49% of you thought that it is 50%... and the correct answer is: 25%. Dr. King: That's right! Only 25% of your mouth is cleaned by brushing alone. I recommend to my patients to brush, floss, and to rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash like Listerine because that helps clean your whole mouth instead of just a portion of it. Dr. Ordon: So, you're getting closer to that 100% number. Dr. King: That's right! Dr. Ordon: Alright, question #2: Gum disease may be linked to which of the following? #1: Bad Breath, 2. Diabetes, 3. Cardiovascular Disease, or 4. All of the above. Go ahead and enter your answers. Ok, the audience polling result are in! Let's see how you voted this time. 70% said all of the above, is that the correct answer? Dr. King: It is! Gum disease is linked to all of those, and the American Dental Association says that if you also rinse with a mouthwash, you can reduce the amount of plaque and gingivitis in your mouth. Gingivitis is the leading cause of gum disease. Dr. Ordon: Ok, are you ready for your third and final question? Here it is: How often should you change your toothbrush? Is it 1. every month, 2. every 3 months, or 3. every 6 months? So vote now. Let's see how you voted out there.... so, 55% said every 3 months. The correct answer is: every 3 months! We've got a smart audience! Dr. King: We do! Adults and children should change their toothbrush out every 3 months because as they wear out, they become less effective. Dr. Ordon: Probably sooner if you get sick with a cold (the flu) you want to change that sooner because germs can linger on your toothbrush. Dr. King: That's right! Another thing you can do to reduce the germs is to rinse your toothbrush with hot water after every use. By using a mouthwash you can actually reduce the plaque in your mouth by 52%, and you can reduce gingivitis by 21%. Dr. Ordon: and Dr. King, you have something special for the audience... Dr. King: I do! We are sending everyone home with an oral care package today! (applause) Dr. Ordon: Thanks so much Dr. King for being here! Up next, a surprising home remedy for when you are feeling under the weather.
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