Posts Tagged ‘harmful bacteria’
Dirty Dozen – Dirtiest Items We Put In Our Mouths
Maintaining good oral and general health requires us to keep the bad bacteria out of our bodies. Many of us have bad habits carried over from childhood that introduce us to harmful bacteria throughout our days. The Dirty Dozen 1. Fingernails – Throughout the course of the day, our hands come in contact with a…
Read MoreHow to Detect Plaque Kids are Missing
At home dental hygiene care is critical to having good dental health and studies have shown it is also linked to our overall health. The best way to get adults to maintain their dental hygiene to teach them proper habits as kids. One of the simplest things we do as part of our dental hygiene…
Read MoreCranberries as Tooth Saviors?
Cranberries are a timeless traditional part of any family’s Thanksgiving day feast. But did you know they are also protectors of your teeth on this special holiday? Studies have shown that cranberries can help as a defense against the harmful bacteria that causes tooth decay. During most Thanksgiving Day feasts, we consume large amounts of…
Read MoreTongue Cleaning for Better Breath
Bad breath or halitosis, results from poor maintenance of dental hygiene, chemical breakdown of food, and may be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath can also be made worse by unhealthy lifestyle habits. We all know how bad our breath is after eating onions or garlic for lunch, but did you know that your tongue…
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