Many of us have heard throughout our lives that candy is bad for the teeth, and too much sugar will rot them out of your head! Some know more about how the bacteria in the mouth are, in fact, the source of the problem. They love to eat sugar, and they then produce acid that […]
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3 Ways You’re Brushing Wrong
Brushing your teeth twice a day is always recommended for keeping a healthy smile. But, bad brushing habits can leave plaque behind, cause receding gum lines, and damage tooth enamel. That means your daily brushing routine could be going to waste! Here are the top three mistakes we think you may be making when you […]
Oral Health
Your Teeth Feel the Health Benefits of Being in Love
If being in love is wrong, we don’t want to be right. And neither should you! In the first study of its kind, researcher Grace Branjerdporn looked into the link between being in love and dental health care. The results definitively point out that “the dynamics of our romantic relationships affect our oral health.” Turns […]
Millennials Aren’t Brushing Their Teeth + How To Fix That
We’ve said it before – brush twice a day for two minutes for a clean mouth. But, researchers in Germany found a specific group that’s not heeding that advice. Millennials aren’t brushing their teeth properly. A random sample of 98 millennials born in 1995 were asked to perform their dental hygiene practices to the best […]
Oral Health in Older Adults – What Caregivers Need to Know
Caregivers of older adults have plenty to keep track of – appointments, physical therapy, medications, meals and groceries – it can make flossing seem like the last thing to worry about. But maintaining a healthy mouth in older adults is key to being healthy overall. Comfort and self-esteem are also impacted by a healthy (or […]
