Funny

Hilarious! I hust found this on my computer, not sure where it came from- but it sure made me smile... It will make you smile too!

"I Saw the Tooth Fairy"

This is a great story taken from, "Chicken Soup for the Dental Soul."

I Saw the Tooth Fairy

Every child loves to share the loss of a first tooth with anybody who will listen- especially a dental hygienist who helps care for those teeth.

A little girl was having her teeth cleaned in my dental chair one day while her mother sat and watched. I was excited to see that my patient had lost her first tooth; it gave me a fun thing to talk about during the appointment.

I asked if the Tooth Fairy had come to visit after she lost her tooth. "Yes," my patient said, and told me she got a dollar since it was her first tooth. I made a big deal out of the dollar, but she interrupted to say there was more. "I know what the Tooth Fairy looks like," she announced in a very secretive voice.

Now I've worked with kids for years; they never talk about what the Tooth Fairy looks like, they mainly talk about what the Tooth Fairy leaves them- money. So I was curious as to what the little girl was going to say. "Tell me what the Tooth Fairy looks like," I asked.

She appeared to be eager to tell me but said she could only whisper the answer. I leaned over and put my ear close to he mouth while she breathlessly shared her secret.

"The Tooth Fairy looks kinda like my mommy- only naked!"

-Deborah Goldberg Polay, RDH

Tooth Pull...

Everyone hears the same old story of pulling out loose teeth with a string tied to a doorknob... has anyone tried that, does it really work? We find most people have their own "special" way of pulling loose teeth, usually this is passed on from generation to generation. What is your method??

My nephew had his first loose tooth a few weeks ago, I looked at the tooth and it was VERY loose. So, of course I told my sister she should just get it out. Being his first loose tooth he was very nervous about pulling it out. We tried to think of a plan to trick him into showing us the tooth again so we could just quickly yank it. Of course he caught on to our scheming right away. We first tried to find some pliers, as that was the method of our father. I tried telling my nephew it wouldn't hurt and it would be over faster than he could imagine. But the more he thought about it the more scared he got. Then we remembered how our great-grandma did it, a wet wash-cloth. My sister went to get the wet wash-cloth, and her son tried to get away. He was torn because he wanted it out so bad, but he was so scared.

The chase was on, she chased him around the room, he was screaming and laughing at the same time, finally she got him and had to pin him down. Again, he was screaming for fright, but then would laugh because he knew it was funny. She finally got the tooth out and boy was he happy about it. The rest of the day he kept showing off the space in his mouth.

We all, nephew included, got a good laugh out of the whole thing. We couldn't stop laughing because he was screaming so loud, but would then laugh- the terror of the unknown, but the want to be "old" and lose your first tooth.

The wash-cloth was the trick, what tricks do you have???

Family Fun at Lavender Days!

If you are looking for something fun to make you smile this weekend, head on down to Lavender Days at Young Living Farms. The Lavender fields are beautiful! There is nothing like it!

They also have a 5k, booths with fun things to buy, food, a fairy tea party, a jousting event, and much, much more. Bring lots of water to stay refreshed... oh, and don't forget to buy some lavender honey while you are there!

http://www.younglivingfarms.com/

Brush Your Teeth

Have you ever wondered if you are brushing your teeth the right way? Have you ever wondered if your kids are brushing their teeth the right way? Well, here you go. First make sure you are brushing at least twice a day, and use a soft toothbrush. The soft bristles are easier on your gums, and make it easier to remove the plaque below the gum line. Look for a toothpaste with fluoride. Fluoride helps hardens the outer enamel layer of the teeth. It might stop a cavity in its tracks and give you more resistance to future cavities.

Angle the bristles of the brush along the gum line at a 45-degree angle. Apply firm but gentle pressure so the bristles slide under the gum line.Move the brush over the entire surface of two or three teeth at a time in small, circular motions. Allow some overlap as you move to the next teeth. Tilt the brush and use the tip to brush the backs of the front teeth.It's fine to brush in any regular pattern you choose, but since the insides of the teeth tend to get less attention, you might start with the insides of the upper teeth, then go to the insides of the lower teeth. Switch to the outsides of the upper teeth, and then the outsides of the lower teeth. Brush the chewing surfaces of the upper teeth, then the lower teeth. End by gently brushing your tongue and the roof of your mouth. This removes germs to help keep your breath fresh.