May 2010 - Clarksville Family Magazine
May 2010 - Clarksville Family Magazine
May 2010 - Clarksville Family Magazine
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piercing equipment can<br />
cause other infections, such<br />
as bloodborne hepatitis.<br />
FACT<br />
The average male in the<br />
12- to 19-year age group<br />
drinks the equivalent of 868<br />
cans a year.<br />
Why should I make time<br />
for healthy habits?<br />
Quick meals in the form<br />
of “nutrition” bars and fast<br />
food help keep you alert<br />
and on schedule between<br />
school, extracurricular<br />
activities and part-time<br />
jobs. However, today’s<br />
fast-paced lifestyle<br />
threatens to leave the<br />
teen generation with<br />
permanent damage<br />
to oral and overall<br />
health. You can keep<br />
travel-size brushes in<br />
lockers or back packs.<br />
Chewing sugarless<br />
gum with xylitol after<br />
meals or snacks can<br />
also help cleanse your<br />
mouth. Drinking water<br />
throughout the day can<br />
help clean your teeth<br />
of excess bacteria and<br />
food debris.<br />
Teens should be sure<br />
to see their dentist<br />
at least twice a year.<br />
Regular dental visits<br />
can help catch minor<br />
problems before they<br />
become major ones!<br />
For more information, visit<br />
the Academy of General<br />
Dentistry website at www.<br />
agd.org.<br />
Published with permission<br />
by the Academy of General<br />
Dentistry. ©Copyright 2009<br />
by the Academy of General<br />
Dentistry. All rights<br />
reserved.<br />
Dr. Lance Harrison Jr.<br />
graduated from Howard<br />
University College of<br />
Dentistry in Washington,<br />
D.C. Due to his research<br />
training, Dr. Harrison has<br />
published in the journals<br />
Smile! You’re in great hands!<br />
Free Exams<br />
and X-Rays for<br />
New Patients.<br />
Sedation Dentistry<br />
available for adults,<br />
children & patients with<br />
special needs<br />
for more information call<br />
(931) 647-8437<br />
of Brain Research and<br />
Pharmacology Biochemistry<br />
and Behavior. He is<br />
currently one of the dentists<br />
at <strong>Clarksville</strong> Dental Spa.<br />
<strong>Clarksville</strong> Dental Spa Staff<br />
Now accepting New Patients<br />
Open: Mon-Thu 9am-5pm Fri & Sat 9am-1pm www.clarksvilledentalspa.com<br />
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