Your Toothbrush Lately?

What Have You Done for Your Toothbrush Lately?

By SGHW Magazine Staff and Paris Family Dental

Your toothbrush takes care of your mouth in so many ways. It keeps your teeth, gums, and tongue clean and accesses hard-to-reach areas in your mouth to remove food particles and plaque. It reduces your risk for gum disease, cavities, and tooth loss. It keeps your body healthy, your breath fresh, and your smile bright and confident.

Your toothbrush does a lot for you, but what do you do for it?

Clean your toothbrush!

Rinsing your toothbrush under the tap after you finish brushing does not get rid of the bacteria and germs you just scrubbed off your teeth. The most convenient way for you to clean your toothbrush is to pop it into a glass of mouthwash you keep by the sink. Mouthwash contains alcohol and/or antiseptic agents that not only kill germs but also prevent bacteria from growing. There are other ways to clean your toothbrush that require a little more effort on your part. Hold the bristle end of the toothbrush in boiling water for a few seconds or run it through the dishwasher on the hot cycle (without detergent, of course). No matter what you choose to do, cleaning your toothbrush regularly is one of the best ways you can take care of it.

Store your toothbrush correctly.

Because you are trying to keep your toothbrush as germ-free as possible, do not store it on the countertop near the toilet. Every time the toilet is flushed, germs and bacteria become airborne and land on surfaces throughout the bathroom—including the surface of your toothbrush. Also, do not store your toothbrush in an airtight container (such as a travel toothbrush carrier) because germs flourish in moist areas. Instead, store your toothbrush bristle-end up where it can air out: a closed bathroom drawer or a medicine cabinet. And put the lid of the toilet down when flushing to reduce the risk of germs spreading throughout your bathroom.

Get rid of that old toothbrush.

Are you brushing with a toothbrush that has bristles that are worn down, bent, yellowed, or frayed? When your toothbrush looks this sorry, it is time to get a replacement; a worn and old toothbrush simply cannot clean your teeth properly. You’ll love the feel of the stiff, clean bristles against your teeth, and your teeth will get a proper cleaning.

Ask us for a toothbrush recommendation.

Your dentist is anxious to help you keep your mouth clean and healthy. If you have questions about which toothbrush to use, ask about it at your next dental appointment or call the office and speak with the office staff. Your oral health care provider will gladly answer any of your questions regarding your teeth, your toothbrush, and your brushing routine. If you take care of your toothbrush, it will take care of you.

Festival of the Americas

Presented by Kayenta Arts Foundation Celebrating the early cultures of the Americas through music, dance, fine art, and unique costumes.

The Kayenta Arts Foundation (KAF) is honored to present the premiere Festival of the Americas May 28–30, 2021. This first annual event is a multi-cultural outdoor festival that showcases the cultures of the first peoples of the Americas. The festival will celebrate the depth and beauty of early American cultures through workshops and family-friendly activities that feature music, dance, fine art, unique customs and costumes, drum circles, and more!

Much of the festival will focus on the native Americans of the southwest United States and takes place in the outdoor setting of Kayenta Art Village and the Center for the Arts at Kayenta, once the ancestral home of the Paiute, with surroundings that showcase the stunning natural beauty of our area. No other festival of this nature is currently available in Utah.

President of the KAF Board of Directors Rob Goodman explained, “The event will facilitate collaboration between diverse cultural groups in our region. We plan on more than forty artisans to present their work and engage with visitors about the connection of their own work to their cultural heritage. To achieve this, we will create a celebratory community hub for the understanding and appreciation of the history and cultural fabric of our shared ancient American story and the land we occupy.”

This three-day festival will feature an array of cultural arts forms and customs (painting, pottery, weaving, silversmithing, storytelling, dance, drumming, and flute). In addition, the weekend event will feature powwow style activities such as drumming circles, friendship dances, active storytelling, and other workshops and demonstrations.

“KAF is committed to offering visitors and residents of all ages an outdoor arts festival program that provides a safe, healthy experience for people of all ages. This event will draw together distinct tribal communities for the greater good of preserving and sharing these ancient cultures with local residents and visitors to the region,” said Goodman.

Event Details

Date: May 28–30, 2021 | Time: 10:00am–6:00pm | Cost: FREE to $30.00 More Information: https://www.kayentaarts.com/festival-of-the-americas/