Posts Tagged ‘Dental Health Education’
Celebrating Oral Health Month
April is Oral Health Month, which makes it a great time to take stock of your oral care routine. Understanding how proper oral health can have an impact on your overall well-being is essential to taking a preventative approach to your oral health. During Oral Health Month consider the following preventive steps you can take to make sure your mouth and body are healthy throughout …
Read MoreHabits Hurting Your Teeth
Excessive Snacking If you’re constantly snacking on unhealthy foods, you could be damaging your teeth. In addition, snacking produces less saliva than a meal, meaning you have less protection against acids. Binge eating can also result in tooth decay. Chewing on Ice Doing so wears down tooth enamel. What’s worse is that ice is a hard substance that can chip or even crac…
Read More5 Ways Over-Brushing Hurts More Than it Helps
Can’t I just brush my teeth continuously for 10 minutes each day instead of the recommended 2 minutes in order to achieve a bright white smile? That way I can drink all the coffee, red wine, and pop I want. Those drinks can’t stain my teeth if I’m constantly whitening by brushing longer. This thought process is largely misguided. Unfortunately, you can’t just maintain a w…
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