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Confused About Floss — Which Type Is Best?
Brushing your teeth removes food particles and tartar from the surfaces of your teeth, but we need floss to clean in between your teeth. "You cannot effectively vacuum a house with only one attachment," says American Dental Association spokesman Richard H. Price, DMD.
Do You Brush Your Teeth at Work?
Brushing your teeth regularly is a great habit to start. I'm sure you brush in the morning and before bed at night, but what about when you're on the job?
Do You Brush Your Teeth at Work?
How Long Do You Spend Brushing Your Teeth?
You treat your body right by exercising and eating well, but are you spending enough time ensuring your mouth is healthy? According to NYC-based dentist Dr. Nancy Rosen, a sufficient dental hygiene routine includes brushing your teeth for two to three minutes and one to two minutes of flossing.
Health Tip: Don't Brush After Acidic Drinks
You think you're doing something healthy by brushing your teeth right after slurping a soda, but you're doing more harm than good. The combination of the acid in the soda and the abrasive action of brushing can actually erode your tooth enamel, which can lead to cavities. So instead of reaching for your toothbrush after drinking acidic drinks such as soda, citrus juices like lemonade, or sport drinks, reach for some water to sip on instead.
Two Minutes to a Healthier You
Dental hygiene seems simple, but new research shows that brushing and flossing goes more than mouth deep. When you're brushing your teeth (most of you do it twice a day), you're not only cleaning your pearly whites and promoting gum health, but you're also taking steps to prevent having a heart attack.
A study measured the bacteria levels in the mouths of heart attack survivors compared to participants without histories of heart problems and discovered more germs in the mouths of the survivors.
Product Review: Oral-B Triumph Electric Toothbrush
Do you already own and use an electric toothbrush? If not, I'm sure you've had your eye on one, since you know dentists recommend using an electric toothbrush to keep your teeth and gums healthy. I just got the new Oral-B Triumph with Smart Guide ($140).
Diet Tip: Rinse With Fluoride to Avoid Snacking
We all love to snack, but sometimes noshing on food in between meals adds up to tons of unnecessary calories. So I've discovered this little tip that not only prevents me from raiding the fridge, but it also helps hinder cavities. I brush my teeth and then rinse with fluoride.
Professional Teeth Whitening: What You Should Know
Many toothpaste makers also sell over-the-counter teeth whitening strips to help make your smile dazzle. If you have severe discoloration, these strips may not give you the results you're after. That's when professional teeth whitening may cross your mind, so here are some things you should know.
Get Mental For Dental Health
I recently went to the dentist for a cleaning, and my hygienist loves to talk about dental health (of course). I definitely learned a thing or two. Take this quiz to see if you're taking good care of your pearly whites.
Getting Toothy With It
If you're a roller-derby queen or an accident prone klutz, you might come into a situation where this odd, little first-aid fact might come in handy:
If you knock out a tooth, put the tooth in a cup of milk, and head directly to the ER. There is a chance the tooth could be implanted, but time is of the essence. The longer the tooth is out the lower the chances of it surviving the blow.
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