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Trick or Treat or Toy
Is it an oxymoron for a dentist to pass out Halloween candy?
According to a survey done(with over 250 dentists) by Delta Dental, 60% of dentists give out candy at Halloween. Not so surprisingly, 5% hand out toothbrushes and the rest pass up the tradition of goodie hand-outs altogether.
In an effort to help out your local, friendly dentist and further the lifespan of your pearly whites, here are some non-candy ideas you may […]
Wow the Crowd
You never know when you’re going to need some dental trivia knowledge for a riveting game with friends or just to move along conversation at an awkward wedding reception…so here are some interesting facts to help you “brush up” on your dental intelligence. You are sure to learn a tidbit you didn’t know before.
*Over a lifetime, you will spend around 39 total days brushing your teeth.
*The hardest substance in the human body is tooth enamel.
*Did […]
Big Sigh of Relief
Is your anxiety about a dental experience keeping you away from the dentist? If so, you aren’t alone. Several market research surveys done show that about 60 percent of people said they suffer from some level of dental appointment fear. Perhaps some of those fears can be eased by simply knowing what, exactly, happens during a dental check-up.
First things first: when you make your appt, don’t be afraid to ask how long it will take […]
How I Quit Sucking My Thumb
How I Quit Sucking My Thumb
BY BRUCE LANSKY
My mother says it’s childish and
my father says it’s dumb—
whenever they discover that
I’m sucking on my thumb.
It’s such a silly thing to do,
as everybody knows.
So now instead of sucking it
I stick it in my nose.
Do you have a thumb sucker in your house? Lots of us do! And let’s be honest, it’s pretty adorable to watch sleeping little ones as they soothe themselves and dream of cotton candy […]
The Daily…err, Nightly Grind
Many of us have experienced (what we thought) was a decent night of sleep, only to wake to an aching jaw, a dull, nagging headache and for some strange reason, a sore face. If you experience these symptoms and feel stumped as to the cause, there’s a good chance you are suffering from bruxism, more commonly known as teeth grinding. Over time, this clenching action can cause sensitivity and tooth damage, so figuring out the […]
Halitosis (Oh No!)
Halitosis, the technical term for bad breath, is something that plagues many people. Nobody wants to be labeled as “that person” in the room, but why is it that some folks seem to have worse breath than others? Here are the top 10 things that can lead to build up and odor producing bacteria in the mouth!
- Food and Drink(garlic, onions, coffee, alcohol)
- Medications(these can leave your mouth dry)
- Tongue Piercings
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