May 15, 2021
The simple answer is NO.
When you skip a brushing and flossing session, you are allowing bacteria to remain undisturbed on your teeth and below the gumline. Bacteria excrete acid, which eats away at your teeth.
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May 15, 2021
There are more than 500 species of bacteria making themselves at home in the plaque accumulating on your teeth throughout the day (and night). This is why we brush 2x day and floss at least 1x a day- disrupting the bacteria prevents attachment and cleans most of it away.
May 15, 2021
No matter what type of tobacco you use - even herbal, all natural ones or shisha, snus or bidi- they are all bad for you and in many instances, worse than regular cigarettes.
May 15, 2021
You think you're being "healthy" by doing a juice cleanse, but you are actually damaging your oral health. Juice is high in natural sugars, so you end up bathing your teeth in sugar with each sip.
May 15, 2021
New studies show that dental implants improve the quality of life for women with missing teeth due to osteoporosis.
Many women experience the effects of post-menopausal osteoporosis - one of which is tooth loss.
May 15, 2021
Brushing is encouraged to be done twice a day for two minutes each time, and floss once a day. Over-brushing your teeth and gums can cause damage - recession and sensitivity.
May 15, 2021
Have you ever wondered HOW cavities are formed? Or WHY your dentist encourages you to chew gum with Xylitol?
May 15, 2021
A custom fitted night guard (occlusal splint) is the best defense when it comes to grinding your teeth at night. The flexible guards you find at the drug store don't offer very much protection against grinding and clenching.
May 15, 2021
Growing up, we are given so many well intended warnings - sugar will rot your teeth, if you can't feel the burn your mouth wash isn't working, everyone should have their wisdom teeth removed, etc.
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