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PREVENTION, HEALTH, KIDS & PARENTS
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How we may use and disclose health
information about you
We may use and disclose your health information for
different purposes, including treatment, payment, and
health care operations. For each of these categories,
we have provided a description and an example. Some
information, such as HIV-related information, genetic
information, alcohol and/or substance abuse records,
and mental health records may be entitled to special
confidentiality protections under applicable state or
federal law. We will abide by these special protections
as they pertain to applicable cases involving these
types of records.
Treatment. We may use and disclose your health
information for your treatment. For example, we
may disclose your health information to a specialist
providing treatment to you.
Payment. We may use and disclose your health
information to obtain reimbursement for the
treatment and services you receive from us or another
entity involved with your care. Payment activities
include billing, collections, claims management, and
determinations of eligibility and coverage to obtain
payment from you, an insurance company, or another
third party. For example, we may send claims to
your dental health plan containing certain health
information.
Healthcare Operations. We may use and disclose your
health information in connection with our healthcare
operations. For example, healthcare operations include
quality assessment and improvement activities,
conducting training programs, and licensing activities.
Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment for Your
Care. We may disclose your health information to your
family or friends or any other individual identified by you
when they are involved in your care or in the payment
for your care. Additionally, we may disclose information
about you to a patient representative. If a person has the
authority by law to make health care decisions for you,
we will treat that patient representative the same way we
would treat you with respect to your health information.
Disaster Relief. We may use or disclose your health
information to assist in disaster relief efforts.
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TREATMENT
Notice of Privacy
Practices
Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how health information
about you may be used and disclosed and
how you can get access to this information.
Please review it carefully.
We are required by law to maintain the privacy
of protected health information, to provide
individuals with notice of our legal duties and
privacy practices with respect to protected health
information, and to notify affected individuals
following a breach of unsecured protected health
information. We must follow the privacy practices
that are described in this Notice while it is in
effect. This Notice takes effect
and will remain in effect until we replace it.
We reserve the right to change our privacy
practices and the terms of this Notice at any
time, provided such changes are permitted by
applicable law, and to make new Notice provisions
effective for all protected health information that
we maintain. When we make a significant change
in our privacy practices, we will change this Notice
and post the new Notice clearly and prominently
at our practice location, and we will provide copies
of the new Notice upon request.
You may request a copy of our Notice at any time.
For more information about our privacy practices,
or for additional copies of this Notice, please
contact us using the information listed at the end
of this Notice.
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Dr. Jordan Johnson
Family Dentistry
Specializing in Pediatric Dentistry
211 E. Chicago Ave.
Suite 500
Chicago IL 60611
(312) 440-2500
Fax (312) 440-2935
www.jordanjohnsondentistry.com
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Why You
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· Brush your teeth twice a day with a
fluoride toothpaste.
· Clean between your teeth once a day.
· Eat a balanced diet and limit snacks.
· Visit your dentist regularly.
ADA Healthy Smile Tips
For more information
about taking care of
your mouth and teeth,
visit MouthHealthy.org,
the ADA's website just for patients.
When you visit the dentist, you
get more than clean, shiny teeth.
Regular dental visits are a way
to prevent dental disease and to
check for signs of other diseases.
If your mouth or neck do show
any signs of disease, your dentist
can help you get early treatment.
Here's how.
Why You Should See
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Good oral care is part of a healthy lifestyle.
It's easy to keep your teeth and gums in
good health. A simple routine of daily teeth
cleaning, good eating habits and regular
dental visits can help prevent tooth decay
(cavities) and gum disease.
What causes tooth decay
and
gum disease?
Your teeth are covered with a sticky film of bacteria
called plaque (sounds like PLAK). After a meal or
snack, these bacteria convert the sugar in foods into
acids. These acids attack the enamel, the tooth's
hard outer layer. Repeated attacks can cause the
enamel to break down and lead to cavities.
If you brush twice a day and floss once a day,
you can remove most of the harmful plaque and
bacteria. But if plaque stays on the teeth, it will
eventually harden into tartar. It is harder to brush
and floss when tartar builds up near the gumline.
Plaque that is not removed can also irritate and
inflame your gums, making them swell or bleed.
This is called gingivitis, the early stage of gum
disease. The good news is that gingivitis can be
reversed with professional dental cleaning and
good oral hygiene at home.
If gum disease is left untreated, it can cause your
gums to pull away from the teeth. Pockets or spaces
can form between the teeth and gums. These
pockets can become infected. In advanced stages
of gum disease, bone loss can occur and teeth may
become loose, fall out or have to be pulled.
You can prevent both tooth decay and gum disease
by always remembering to brush twice a day and
floss daily. It is much easier and less expensive to
prevent disease and decay than to treat them!
What are some tips for
brushing teeth properly?
Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste to
help prevent tooth decay. Fluoride (FLOOR-ide) is
a mineral that helps make tooth enamel stronger.
There is more than one way to brush your teeth,
so it's a good idea to ask your dentist which one
to use. Here are a few tips to help you start a
good routine:
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Taking Care
of Your Teeth
and Gums
• P r e v e n T i v e
1. Place the toothbrush
against your gumline at a
45-degree angle. Move the
brush back and forth gently in
short (tooth-wide) strokes.
3. Brush the inner tooth
surfaces, still with the
toothbrush at a 45-degree
angle.
2. Brush the outer tooth
surfaces, keeping the
toothbrush at a 45-degree
angle to the gums.
5. Use the top part of the
brush to clean the inside
surface of the top and bottom
front teeth. Use a gentle
up-and-down motion.
4. Brush the chewing surfaces.
6. Brush your tongue to
remove bacteria and freshen
your breath.
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Why do i need to clean
between my teeth?
Even if you brush twice a day, there are places
your toothbrush bristles can't reach. Flossing
removes plaque and food particles from between
teeth and under the gumline. Your dentist or
hygienist can show you the right way to floss.
It may feel clumsy at first, but don't give up.
It takes time to get the hang of it. The following
suggestions may help:
If you haven't been flossing, you may
experience sore or bleeding gums for the
first five or so days that you floss. This should
stop once the plaque is broken up and the
bacteria are removed. If bleeding does not
stop, see your dentist.
If you have trouble handling floss, you may
wish to try a floss holder or another type of
interdental cleaning aid. Interdental cleaners
include narrow brushes, picks, or sticks used
to remove plaque from between teeth. Your
dentist or hygienist can tell you how to use
these special cleaners.
There are so many dental
products.
How do i know
what
works best?
• Choose products with the American
Dental Association Seal of Acceptance.
The ADA Seal on a product is your assurance
that it has met ADA standards for safety
and effectiveness. Look for the ADA
Seal on fluoride toothpaste,
toothbrushes, floss, interdental
cleaners, oral irrigators and
mouth rinse.
• Look for a toothpaste with fluoride.
Fluoride helps keep tooth enamel strong and
can aid in repairing the early stages of decay.
If you have sensitive teeth, your dentist may
suggest using special toothpaste.
• Select a toothbrush that feels
comfortable in your hand and in
your mouth, and use it twice a day.
All ADA-accepted toothbrushes – manual
or powered – earned the ADA Seal because
they can remove plaque above the gumline
and reduce gingivitis. For children, choose
a child-sized toothbrush.
• Replace your toothbrush every three
or four months, or sooner if the bristles
become frayed. A worn toothbrush won't
clean your teeth properly. Children's
toothbrushes often need replacing more
frequently because they can wear out
sooner. If you have hand, arm, or shoulder
problems that limit movement, you may
find a powered toothbrush easier to use.
• Oral irrigating devices use a stream of
water to remove food particles around
the teeth. They can be helpful for people
who wear braces or dentures. However,
an oral irrigator is meant to enhance, not
replace, regular brushing and flossing.
• Check mouthwash labels closely. Some
mouthrinses just cover up odors; others
actually kill germs and reduce plaque.
Some mouthrinses have fluoride. If you are
constantly using a breath freshener for bad
breath, see your dentist. In some cases, bad
breath may be a sign of poor health.
• Ask your dentist or hygienist for product
tips. People's needs may differ, and your
dental team can point you to products for
your specific needs.
Healthy Smile Tips for Life
Healthy smiles make great impressions!
To keep your mouth in good condition,
• Always brush twice a day,
• Clean between your teeth daily,
•
Eat a balanced diet and limit snacks, and
• Visit your dentist regularly for a dental
exam and professional teeth cleaning.
2. Hold the floss tightly between
your thumbs and forefingers.
Guide the floss between your
teeth, using a gentle rubbing
motion. To avoid hurting your
gums, never snap the floss
into gum tissue.
4. Hold the floss tightly against
the tooth. Gently rub the side
of the tooth, moving the floss
away from the gum with up
and down motions.
1. Break off about 18 inches
of floss and wind most of it
around your middle or index
finger. Wind the rest of the
floss around a finger of the
other hand. This finger will
take up the used floss.
3. When the floss reaches
the gum line, curve it into a
C shape against one tooth.
Gently slide it into the space
between the gum and the
tooth.
5. Repeat this method on the
rest of your teeth. As you move
from tooth to tooth, unwind
the clean floss with one finger
and take up the used floss with
the finger on the other hand.
Do not forget the back side
of the last tooth.
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