Have you ever wondered where the tooth fairy comes from? Have you always had more questions than answers when it comes to this mystical tooth collector? Here are a few trivia questions to see just how much you know about the tooth fairy. Even if you get them all wrong, at least you’ll learn some cool new things along the way!
Oral Health
Pumpkin Spice Lattes Are Back: How to Enjoy While Protecting Teeth
Ready or not, fall is coming! The official first day of fall this year is September 22, known as the Autumnal Equinox, and our days will start to get shorter than our nights. This year, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and supermarkets across the nation are so excited about fall they’ve released all their seasonal pumpkin-flavored favorites early!
The Importance of Fluoride
Communities around the nation have been adding fluoride to their drinking water for 70 years now, yet many people are still unaware of the benefits and importance of fluoride, especially for children. The benefits of fluoride have proven so great that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has named fluoridation of community water one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century!
The Best Way to Replace a Missing Tooth
A missing tooth can be embarrassing, especially if it’s toward the front of your mouth where it can be seen every time you smile. When it’s toward the back of the mouth and no one can see it, many people are tempted to leave it alone and not replace it to save time, money or the anxiety of a dentist visit. Did you know that leaving a space in your mouth where a tooth used to be can actually cause your face to begin aging prematurely and cause many oral problems, such as misalignment of the jaw and damage to other teeth?
Whiter Teeth with GLO Technology
When you meet someone new, what’s the first thing you do? For most people, that would be smile and introduce yourself. If you aren’t confident in your smile, meeting new people can cause feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. Everyone talks about the importance of first impressions, and when your smile is the first thing people see, it’s important to feel confident and secure in it.
More Kids Means More Tooth Loss, Says New Study
There’s an old wives’ tale that goes something like “gain a child, lose a tooth,” and it turns out that it just might be true. A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health reports that having more children can be linked to an increase in tooth loss for mothers. Using data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe, also known as SHARE, the research team looked at health information for more than 120,000 adults that included their full reproductive history along with data on the number of teeth they had.
Foods That Help Whiten Teeth Naturally
We always hear about the foods and drinks that are bad for teeth or cause staining, such as your morning coffee or soda habit. But what about foods that help whiten teeth? Is that even possible? Surprisingly, many popular foods help improve oral health in addition to helping remove stains gently over time, making teeth whiter and stronger.
Why Does Dry Mouth Matter?
Everyone experiences it from time to time: the feeling of a dry mouth. Sometimes it’s caused by something simple like sleeping with your mouth open, and a glass of water is all you need to restore balance. For some people, certain medications can cause dry mouth that can’t be reversed without switching prescriptions.
Regardless of what causes your dry mouth, the bottom line is that it’s more than just annoying, it’s actually really harmful for your teeth, and over time it could even lead to conditions that cause tooth loss.
