6 THE COURIER SUN • HEALTH • AUGUST 7, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com health Find the right tools to invest in a healthy smile If you’re concerned about your oral health and looking to protect your physical and fi nancial well-being, one of the easiest ways to do so is to practice preventive care. Attending biannual dental checkups and making smart oral health decisions can help you spot a concern well before it becomes an expensive problem. Despite the obvious benefi ts of adhering to preventive care, many people forget this simple routine and risk bigger expenses down the road. Here are some easy tips you can follow to invest in a healthy smile and protect your oral health. • Get serious about fl ossing. Daily fl ossing is one of the most important things you can do to improve your oral health. Floss helps to get down into the crevices between the teeth. This is where plaque resides. Daily fl ossing helps you remove this plaque before it turns into tartar. • Find the toothbrush that’s right for you. As the main tool for scrubbing and brushing away unwanted plaque, the toothbrush tends to do the heavy lifting. Most dentists today recommend using an electric toothbrush. This allows you to give your teeth a better cleaning in less time, and it ensures you are brushing with the appropriate pressure. • What’s your toothpaste of choice? With so many kinds of toothpaste, personal preference plays a big factor. Toothpastes vary by fl avor, whitening power and other additional features, so it really comes down to your brushing goals. Whichever brand you select, make sure the box has the American Dental Association (ADA) stamp. This way you’ll know your toothpaste has been regulated and tested. • Don’t forget the mouthwash. People tend to forget about this important last step in a mouth cleansing routine, but a recent Good Housekeeping study found that “More than 9 out of 10 respondents who are not currently mouth rinse users (93 percent) said they would use it if it could help improve their dental visits.” Look for a mouthwash like the new Crest Pro-Health Tartar Protection rinse. This rinse does more than just provide anti-tartar and anti-cavity benefi ts, it also helps to freshen breath, fi ghts unwanted surface stains and strengthens weakened enamel. • Your smile is affected by what you eat. There are many products on the market that that can help you whiten your smile, but you can also improve your pearly whites by making the right food choices. Eating strawberries, broccoli, apples and caulifl ower, or drinking water and dairy products help to whiten your smile. Meanwhile, you should avoid drinking red wine, tea, coffee and cola, as these drinks can stain your teeth. Maintaining good oral health doesn’t have to be hard. With the right tools and an established daily routine, you can ensure your minor oral health concerns don’t lead to major dentist bills in the future. To learn more ways you can improve your oral health, visit CrestProHealth.com. Courtesy BPT Yoga for the Fabulous 50s and Beyond! . Tuesday Session #1 | 11 am . Session #2 | 12 noon Marisa Bonfanti, Certified Yoga Instructor | Sign up for one class or many. Sign up today! Registration needed. George T. Douris Tower, 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South 2nd Floor Exercise Room, Astoria, 11102 Community CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Training Class Tuesday, 6:30 pm David Weissman, EMT; Michael Koenke, EMT | This CPR class is designed for the general public and teaches core skills of CPR: chest compressions, proper breathing, and examining signs of circulation. Registration needed. Church of the Redeemer, 30-14 Crescent Street, Astoria, 11102 Support Group for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Tuesday, 5 pm Ingrid Hardin, LMSW | Nadia Murphy, LMSW | Tara Roche, RN, MS, CNRN, SCRN | This group helps stroke survivors increase independence and enhance quality of life. It also helps caregivers with emotional support and resources for the challenge of stroke recovery. For more information call 718-808-7589. Stroke Support Group, 23-34 30th Avenue 6th Floor Conference Room, Astoria, NY 11102 M O U N T S I N A I Q U E E N S Free Health & Wellness Events Breast Health Screening & Education Wednesday, 5 – 7 pm George Tsioulias, MD, PhD | Comprehensive clinical breast exams and mammograms for women 40 years of age and older. No charge to eligible patients. Presented with support from The Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation, Inc., with educational support provided by SHAREing & CAREing. By appointment only. Call 718-808-7727. Mount Sinai Queens Family Health Associates 31-60 21st Street, Astoria, 11106 Decisions: Learn about Health Care Proxy Wednesday, 5 – 7 pm Lillian Espinoza, LCSW | A Health Care Proxy allows you to appoint someone you trust to decide about treatment if you lose the ability to decide for yourself. Health Care Proxy forms and advice will be provided. Raices Astoria Senior Center 21-21 30th Drive, Long Island City, 11102 Blood Pressure Screening Wednesday, 9 – 10:30 am Catherine Sheridan Senior Center 35-24 83rd Street, Jackson Heights, 11372 Call 718-267-4333 to register for events and screenings. 08 15 08 12 08 12 08 20 AUGUST COMMUNITY CPR TRAINING 08 12 08 13 AUGUST 2014 See a complete listing of upcoming events at www.mshq.org/events S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30 FREE Yoga Classes FREE Blood Pressure Screening FREE Health & Wellness Events FREE Support Group
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