20% of adults only floss 🧵 when they have something stuck in their teeth. 😬🦷 Plaque 🦠 can turn into calculus or tartar, and it will lead to cavities and gum disease. 😬 Daily flossing 🧵 removes plaque from areas between your teeth 🦷 where a tooth brush 🪥 is ineffective.

Myth: Only Older People Get Sleep Apnea Fact: It's more common after age 40, but it can affect people of all ages. You're more likely to have sleep apnea if you are overweight. The disorder also tends to run in families.

New research suggests that drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning is an effective way of reducing morning breath.

The frequency of snacking is an important consideration than the kind of snack. We can choose snacks based on nutritional value and our children's preferences, as long as we tend to limit the quantity of snacks and encourage good oral hygiene.

If you consume too many sugar-filled sodas, sweetened fruit drinks or non-nutritious snacks, you could be at risk for tooth decay.

For healthy living and healthy teeth and gums, think before you eat and drink.

The Human Tongue 👅 Can Detect a Drop of Lemon Juice 🍹 Diluted in 129000 Drops 💧 of Water.

The old saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" could easily be said of dentists, too. A good diet helps support good oral hygiene.

If you want to save money on dental care 🦷💸, follow good oral habits like: ✔️ Brushing 🪥 for 2️ minutes 2️ times a day. ✔️ Flossing daily. 🧵 ✔️ Scheduling regular dental checkups 🦷👨‍⚕️ & cleanings help keep your teeth healthy. 🦷💪 Early detection 🔍 can be treated using simple, painless, & most importantly cheap procedures. 🦷

5 Best Oral Health Habits to Protect Your Smile during this National Dental Hygiene Month: 1. Rinse between meals 2. Avoid Sticky Foods 3. Chew Sugar-Free Gums 4. Use a straw 5. Drink more water

Good candidates for early orthodontic treatment include children who have difficulty biting properly, children who lose baby teeth early, children whose jaws click or grind during movement, bruxers, and children who use the mouth (as opposed to the nose AND mouth) to breathe.

Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping one's mouth clean and free of disease and other problems (e.g. bad breath) by regular brushing and cleaning between the teeth.

When choosing a snack, go for nutritious foods such as cheese, raw vegetables, plain yogurt or a piece of fruit.

Our tongue is the only muscle in our body that isn’t attached to something at both ends.

Toothbrushes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but choose one that fits in your mouth comfortably.

Around 1 in 5 adults have mild signs of obstructive sleep apnea, while 1 in 15 has moderate-to-severe symptoms. Consult our sleep specialist before it gets worse.

When it comes to protecting your mouth, a mouthguard is an essential piece of athletic gear.

People with sleep apnea often rely on a facial-mask device that keeps their airways open while they sleep. Regular exercise be another option for easing the episodes of interrupted breathing that characterize this sleep disorder?

#DidYouKnow? 🤔 People who drink 3 or more glasses 🥤🥤🥤 of soda each day have 62% more tooth 🦷 decay, fillings, and tooth loss than others!

Not only are old toothbrushes ineffective, but they also harbor harmful bacteria that can cause infections.