Do you like soft drinks, bubble gum and lots of sweets? No, I'm not offering you a free gift basket; I just wanted to know how well you're taking care of your teeth. As you're probably already aware, sugars and artificial sweeteners have a horrible effect on our choppers. The more you consume of this stuff, the more you should be brushing. Heck, no one wants to end up with tooth decay. Because we all know what this means. Back to the old drill man. Yep, I'm talking about the dentist. Who loves to head in for those six month check-ups? Yeah, I'll bet no one raised their hand for that one. The fact is that tooth decay is a serious pain in the butt. Not only does it hurt like mad, but it costs you some money as well. Are you ready to fork over that cash for a new filling? And what about that atrocious drilling sound? We can all agree that it's not one of the finer pleasures in life. Therefore it's time to get your toothbrushes ready, folks.

Have you ever had a bout with tooth decay? I have to admit as a child I was rather careless with my precious choppers. In fact, one time I recall going to the dentist for a check-up and finding out I had six cavities. Yep, I did say six. That was a bad day for sure. Not just for me, but for my mother's wallet as well. Imagine all that drilling and bone dust floating through the air. It's a personal horror movie of mine. Anyway, the best way to prevent horrid tooth decay is by keeping your pearly whites clean. This does not just mean a quick brush before bedtime. There is a little more effort to it than that. You'll want to be sure you're using a good toothpaste like Colgate Total. No matter how many dentists I've seen, they always recommend this one. You'll want to make sure you brush for at least two minutes each time, and try to brush at least twice a day. In addition to brushing well, you should always floss one a day after brushing. And to top it off you can throw in a daily fluoride rinse. This routine is essential for preventing tooth decay. When you're not polishing your choppers, you should be treating them right. This means staying far away from soft drinks, sugary chewing gums, and hard candies. All of which can wreak serious havoc on your teeth. For more information regarding tooth decay, see your family dentist or hop online.