October is National Dental Hygiene Month:

A Healthy Smile Lasts a Lifetime...

Good Oral Health for the Entire Family

Good oral health is a key part of overall health and wellbeing. A healthy mouth allows us to eat, talk, and socialize with confidence. The good news is that most dental disease is preventable. You can help keep the smiles in your family bright and healthy with regular dental visits and good daily home care.

What are some of the things your family can do at home every day to create a healthy smile that will last a lifetime?

• Before you brush, start your routine once a day with a Waterpik® dental water jet. It is an easier, more effective alternative to dental floss. It has been proven up to 93% more effective than floss at improving gum health.
• Follow by brushing twice a day. If you or your child struggle with good plaque control, the Waterpik® Sensonic® Professional Toothbrush is 25% faster and is clinically proven to remove significantly more plaque than other sonic toothbrushes.
• If your child has orthodontic appliances, use the Waterpik® dental water jet with Orthodontic Tip. This special, tapered brush tip removed 3 times more plaque than brushing and flossing in adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances.

Carol Jahn, RDH, MS,
Manager of Professional Education and Communications
Water Pik, Inc.