Keep Your Toothbrush Clean
There are certain habits or activities that most people should be accustomed to doing on a daily basis, one of which is brushing your teeth. It is important to brush your teeth at least twice a day and to do so properly you want to make sure your toothbrush is clean before you put it in your mouth. The CDC, Center for Disease Control, has gone on record saying that “even after being visibly clean, toothbrushes can remain contaminated with potentially pathogenic organisms.” Since you use your toothbrush often it is important to know how to keep it clean.
Here are a few ways to help you keep your toothbrush as germ-free as possible:
- Keeping your toothbrush in a cabinet or using a toothbrush protector actually increases bacteria.
- Keeping multiple brushes in one cup is bad – brushes rub against each other and spread bacteria.
- Wash your hands first! This may seem like common sense, but many people first reach for their toothbrush.
- Wash your toothbrush before and after every use. This means holding it under running water and rubbing your thumb over it with force.
- Occasionally place your toothbrush in the dishwasher for a deep clean. Use ordinary dishwasher soap.
- Replace every three to four months.
- Always use toothpaste!
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read moreHealthy Eating for Healthy Teeth
The diets we keep today are so different from our ancient ancestors that dental issues such as cavities, overbites, crooked teeth and overcrowding are practically inevitable. Out ancient ancestors used to chew on a lot more meat, and as our food has become softer we do not chew as much. Over the centuries our jaws have also gotten smaller and therefore they cannot accommodate all of our teeth properly. Many foods are no longer 100% fresh today adding to the dental problems already in existence. These foods are pre-packages, soft and full of sugar – not the best combination for keeping your teeth healthy. The right diet is important for your health, including your dental health. Eating the right foods is important, and how often you eat them is an important factor as well.
Foods that You Should be Eating:
- Cheese
- Chicken
- Meat
- Nuts
- Milk
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read moreBad Breath – Causes and Remedies
90 million Americans suffer from chronic bad breath, also known as Halitosis. This oral health issue often affects a person’s daily life and relationships, making it uncomfortable for other people to talk and associate with those who suffer from it. Often times people who have bad breath do not even realize it until they are told, and that conversation tends to be very uncomfortable for both parties involved. To help resolve this common health concern it is important that you know of some simple ways to determine whether you have bad breath, common causes for it, and a few easy remedies to make sure things go away and do not come back.
Knowing if You Have Bad Breath
The most common methods to tell whether you have bad breath are:
- Cupping your hands to your nose to smell your breath as you exhale
- Licking your wrist (wait for it to dry) and then smelling it to see if there is a bad smell
- Exhaling into someone’s face and letting them determine
- Using a spoon to scrape the white stuff off the back of your tongue
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