Dr. Jason Bottoms
216 W. 15th Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
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ADA Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii
2018
In October 2018 the American Dental Association held their meeting in Hawaii. We knew that we were going to have to find a way to take our Continuing Education classes there! What a wonderful opportunity to travel to Oahu!
We decided that the whole office would go. Dr. Bottoms, Lisa, Jennifer, Amy and Jenna all hopped on the airplane for our long ride over to the Island. We were greeting at the luggage carousal with a leis and an "Aloha"!
We made plans to experience something new each day! We left VERY early on Saturday to start our journey and arrived Saturday at dinner time (due to the time change). We went to dinner that night at Duke's Waikiki, which was named after the famous Duke Kahamamoku who won an Olympic Gold medal for swimming at the age of 21 and then representing the USA for 20 more years and winning more medals. It was unreal to sit staring at the ocean and realize we were Hawaii!
We were able to make tealeaf bracelets, go to a Luau and learn to Hula and drink a tropical drink by the pool on our first full day in Hawaii!
We went snorkeling in Hanauma Bay in what is left of a volcano. That was a favorite day for Lisa, Jenna, Jennifer and Amy. Dr. Bottoms went as well but he decided to lounge by the water and read (and probably nap!) We also went on a food tour of local places in Honolulu and China Town. Definitely a must do! We signed up for a full day "Eco Tour of Oahu" and that was an amazing day! We toured the Dole plantation, had a Poi donut for breakfast, toured a coffee farm, went paddle boarding and kayaking, ate shrimp for lunch from a stand, hiked up to a waterfall and swam in the waterfalls, went to a Buddhist temple, rang a sacred bell(visitors are welcome to), swam in the North Shore beaches that are famous for surfing, and went to the Pali Lookout up in the mountains. That night we were ready to just relax by the pool and listen to the nightly Hawaiian music.
Amy, Jenna and Lisa hiked Diamond Head, which is a volcanic cone. That was a tough hike but they made it all the way to the top, and then had a tropical pineapple slushy at the bottom after the hike to celebrate!
We had amazing food and drink the whole time we were in Hawaii. We laid poolside and by the ocean! And yes, we did spend three days taking our continuing education classes! :)
The flight home was harder than the flight there because it was the middle of the night and we had many plane delays but we made it home with some new ideas and new information to help take the best care our patients!
Hawaii is definitely paradise!
Soda or Pop? It’s Teeth Trouble by Any Name
Posted on May 11, 2011 by adawp
It’s called “pop” in the Midwest and most of Canada. It’s “soda” in the Northeast. And it goes by a well-known brand name in much of the South.
People across North America use different words to identify a sugary, carbonated soft drink. But however they say it, they’re talking about something that can cause serious oral health problems.
Soft drinks have emerged as one of the most significant dietary sources of tooth decay, affecting people of all ages. Acids and acidic sugar byproducts in soft drinks soften tooth enamel, contributing to the formation of cavities. In extreme cases, softer enamel combined with improper brushing, grinding of the teeth or other conditions can lead to tooth loss.
Sugar-free drinks, which account for only 14 percent of all soft drink consumption, are less harmful1. However, they are acidic and potentially can still cause problems.
We’re Drinking More and More
Soft drink consumption in the United States has increased dramatically across all demographic groups, especially among children and teenagers. The problem is so severe that health authorities such as the American Academy of Pediatrics have begun sounding the alarm about the dangers.
How many school age children drink soft drinks? Estimates range from one in two to more than four in five consuming at least one soft drink a day. At least one in five kids consumes a minimum of four servings a day.2
Some teenagers drink as many as 12 soft drinks a day3.
Larger serving sizes make the problem worse. From 6.5 ounces in the 1950s, the typical soft drink had grown to up to 20 ounces by the 1990s.
Children and adolescents aren’t the only people at risk. Long-term consumption of soft drinks has a cumulative effect on tooth enamel. As people live longer, more will be likely to experience problems.
What to Do
Children, adolescents and adults can all benefit from reducing the number of soft drinks they consume, as well as from available oral care therapies. Here are some steps you can take:
Substitute different drinks: Stock the refrigerator with beverages containing less sugar and acid such as water, milk and 100 percent fruit juice. Drink them yourself and encourage your kids to do the same.
Rinse with water: After consuming a soft drink, flush your mouth with water to remove vestiges of the drink that can prolong exposure of tooth enamel to acids.
Use fluoride toothpaste and mouth rinse: Fluoride reduces cavities and strengthens tooth enamel, so brush with a fluoride-containing toothpaste such as Colgate® Total®. Rinsing with a fluoride mouthwash also can help. Your dentist can recommend an over-the-counter mouthwash or prescribe a stronger one depending on the severity of the condition. He or she also can prescribe a higher fluoride toothpaste.
Get professionally applied fluoride treatment: Your dental hygienist can apply fluoride in the form of a foam, gel or rinse.
Soft drinks are hard on your teeth. By reducing the amount you drink, practicing good oral hygiene, and seeking help fromyour dentist and hygienist, you can counteract their effect and enjoy better oral health.
1Harnack L, Stang J, Story M. Soft drink consumption among US children and adolescents: Nutritional consequences. Journal of the American Dietetic Association 1999;99:436-444.
2Gleason P, Suitor C. Childrens diets in the mid 1990s: Dietary intake and its relationship with school meal participation. Alexandria, VA: US Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Analysis, Nutrition and Evaluation;2001.
3Brimacombe C. The effect of extensive consumption of soda pop on the permanent dentition: A case report. Northwest Dentistry 2001;80:23-25.
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