Did your dentist just tell you that you are going to need to have gum surgery? That may seem like a scary thing, but there is no need to panic whatsoever.

In fact, gum surgery sounds a lot worse than it actually is. Whether you are having the surgery because a gum graft is necessary to protect your teeth from the problems that accompany gum recession, or you are simply choosing to have the surgery to make your smile even more beautiful, there are a few things you should know as you prepare.

Rather than buying expensive beauty tools, you can use an old (preferably sanitized) toothbrush as an eyebrow brush. While this tip is most useful for women, men could potentially use them for sideburns or mustache brushes as well.Old toothbrushes are a great tool to use to clean out your fingernails. Just add a little soap and water and you'll have beautiful sparkling nails! And it feels good too.

Borax, baking soda and water make the perfect scrubbing solution for tiles anywhere in your home - usually the bathroom and kitchen. Scrub away with your old toothbrush and get those tiny cracks clean!Get out the caked on grime off your shoes with your toothbrush. Use just water or add a little soap and scrub away. This is a great way to keep white shoes white and the bottom of your soles clean.

If you will be under intravenous anesthetic sedation or general anesthetic, it is important that you follow your surgeons instructions exactly. It is a good idea to avoid eating and drinking for at least eight hours before you go in for surgery. If, however, you will only be under a local anesthetic, it is a good idea to eat a light meal a couple of hours before your surgery is scheduled.

Cleaning out the dust from computer fans and other small crevices on your electronic devices is made easy with toothbrushes. They even work great for cleaning out mechanical parts under the hood or crevices on guns.If you have a small, furry pet, toothbrushes work at great, gentle groomers. For brushing or bathing, old toothbrushes are your friend!

For the creative mind, you can use old toothbrushes for decoration. They can be melted and bent into bracelets or toys for babies. You could also use them for picture frames, magnets, or any other craft you can think up. You can also create unique paintings using old toothbrushes.So next time you visit your dentist in Sandy, UT, and get your new toothbrush, make sure you hang onto your old toothbrush and take advantage of its versatile uses!