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Did you
know?
According to a study
by the Gallop Organization and Consumer
Reports, dentists are among the top five
most trusted professionals.
What do powdered fruit,
talc, honey, dried flowers, mice and
lizard livers have in common? They have
all been ingredients in ancient toothpaste
and powder. Yum.
Attention Chocolate
Lovers…Many dentists agree raisins
can cause more tooth decay than chocolate.
Sticky foods such as raisins and dried
fruits can stay on the teeth longer and
develop more decay.
According to a study
at the University of Connecticut, too
much toothpaste early in life is responsible
for more than 70% of fluorosis cases
(staining or mottling of tooth enamel
that develops when children swallow fluoridated
toothpaste). Although this problem is
only cosmetic, it is recommended children
under six only use a pea-sized amount
of toothpaste and be reminded to spit
it out after brushing. |
