Before you head to bed without brushing and flossing your teeth, think again. Taking care of your smile every day (and night) makes a difference not just for your teeth but also for your overall health.
Guest:
Deborah Campbell, DMD, dentist and Chair of Dental Medicine with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), discusses how your dental health affects you with Amanda Newman with LVHN.
Chapters:
· 0:01 - Intro
· 0:48 - Dental hygiene
· 1:06 - Manual vs. electric toothbrush
· 2:02 - Types of toothpaste
· 3:02 - Toothpaste tablets
· 3:48 - Water flossing vs. regular dental floss
· 4:19 - Flossing makes you live longer
· 5:05 - How to make flossing a habit
· 5:43 - Hidden chemicals in dental floss
· 6:48 - Shopping for dental floss
· 7:08 - What to avoid in mouthwash
· 8:03 - The viral teeth-cleaning device
· 8:51 - Coffee stains
· 10:39 - Teeth-whitening strips
· 12:11 - Nontoxic teeth-whitening
· 12:37 - UV lights and whitening pens
· 13:23 - Purple shampoo for your teeth
· 13:55 - Charcoal powder for teeth whitening
· 14:23 - Break the bad breath
· 16:07 - Tongue scraping
· 16:33 - Oil pulling
· 17:19 - Jaw clenching and teeth grinding
· 18:38 - Night-guard options
· 20:39 - Bacteria buildup
· 21:32 - Chewing gum
· 22:26 - The truth about cavities
· 23:07 - How oral health is connected to overall health
· 23:49 - The impact of hormones on teeth
· 24:42 - Dental health during your period
· 27:07 - Pregnancy and dental health
· 28:35 - Sipping Cup Phenomenon
· 29:36 - Menopause and dental health
· 30:37 - How to maintain a healthy smile