Please share an interesting fact about keeping your teeth and mouth in good dental health.

A: A toothpick is the object most often choked on by americans.

In: In a healthy person, the teeth touch only 20 minutes/day.

Placing: Placing an Aspirin on the gum next to an aching tooth does harm, not good.

The: The average American spends about 38 days brushing teeth over his or her lifetime.

The: The average person brushes for 45-70 seconds a day, the recommended amount of time is 2 minutes.

The: The plaque found on your teeth is home to more than 300 different species of bacteria.

Women: Women smile about 62 times a day compared to men who smile eight times a day on average.

Children: Children learn by observation, let them watch you brush your teeth.

Each: Each time you eat something sweet you expose your teeth to 20 minutes of damaging acid.

Licorice: Licorice root extract shows great promise in reducing caviety causing bacteria in your mouth.

People: People who drink 3 or more glasses of soda each day have 62% more tooth decay.

Sugar: Sugar in your diet is metabolized by bacteria in your saliva into acid that can damage your teeth.

The: The first known filling was gold from egyptian times.

Going: It's a myth that going to the dentist hurts. That may have been true for grandpa but not true today.

A new TipTap: The most effective way to stop your child from sucking their thumb or is to see an orthodontist.

MYTH:: It's a myth that waterpik type devices are as good as flossing.

Most: Most adult dental disease is in between your teeth. Because most adults do not floss.

High: High caries risk? Avoid snacking (or drinking) for periods longer than 30 minutes at a time.

Don't: Don't rush the brush! brush 2x/day for 2min with Fluoride toothpaste. Good hygiene goes a long way.

Floss: Floss daily and brush your teeth twice a day.

Tooth: Tooth paste with xylitol can help keep gums healthy.

Tooth: Tooth picks may be an alternative to using floss.

When: When it comes to dental health, it is better to be proactive than reactive.

Eat: Eat fruits and vegetables. Stay away from products with high sugar content and brush at least twice a day.

Always: Always wear a mouth protector when playing a contact sport.

Chew: Chew sugarless gum with 'recaldent' for at least ten minutes to strengthen your teeth.

Soda: Soda contains phosphoric acid which dissolves tooth enamel which can lead to severe dental decay.

A: A family dentist doesn't have advanced training and is not the same as an orthodontic specialist.

More: More than 50% of all children have major malocclusion (bad bite) and should see orthodontist asap.

Xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sugar that can prevent tooth decay. Use xylitol mints or gum after meals.

Most: Most people simply don't clean their teeth well enough. Brush immaculately! do it twice per day.

Wisdom: Myth: wisdom teeth coming in, do not cause crowding of the rest of the mouth.

There: There is more bacteria on the tongue than in the rest of the mouth combined! brush you tongue 3x/day.

Heartburn: Heartburn or gerd dissolves teeth! Tums (calcium carbonate) is pure sugar and causes decay. Use sugar-free tums (calcium carbonate).

30%: 30% of the whole population is edentulous (no natural teeth remaining) by age 55!

A: A water pik is a great adjunct to routine brushing and flossing, but it is not a substitute.

Digital: Digital dental x-rays reduce radiation by about 90%.

CEREC: Cerec is a technology that can make a crown in a single visit.

A: A healthy mouth can help you have a healthy body.

Oral: Oral cancer is on the rise among younger people due to hpv infection.

Avoid: Avoid acidic drinks or sweets frequently.

Xylitol: Xylitol is made form birch trees.

Aspirin: Aspirin on your gums will not help a toothache. It will burn your gums and cause more pain.

Sports: Sports drinks are very high in sodium and even sugar. Stick with water!

Many: Many "whitening" toothpastes whiten your teeth. In fact most only remove surface stains!

The: The average human produces 25, 000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime (which can fill 2 swimming pools).

Tooth: Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. It can still decay-preserve it!

Annual: Annual polls always place health professionals- physicians & dentists at the top of trusted people.

The: The modern toothbrush that we use today was not invented until 1938. Now we have many choices.

Reduce: Reduce sugar, soda, junk food, carbs. Eat healthy. Brush 2-3x day, floss daily, see dentist.

Crooked: Crooked teeth, overbite, "fangs", etc. Will not self-correct. See an orthodontist.

Pediatric: Pediatric dentists are growth & development specialists. 1st dental exam for your baby age 1.

Orthodontists: Orthodontists have years more orthodontic training and experience than dentists or pedodontists.

Tetracycline: Tetracycline may lead to discoloration of teeth in children up to about 12 years of age.

High: High or narrow palatal vault, see orthodontic specialist now.

You: You can add 2 years to your life by flossing regularly.

By: By age two, 50 percent of the children in the United States have tooth decay.

By: By age twenty the average adult has decay in 14 of his 32 teeth.

Gum: Gum disease affects about three-quarters of the population before they are fifty years old.

One: One out of every ten people in the United States has lost all his teeth.

Brushing: Brushing is not enough to keep your teeth clean; you must floss every 24 hours.

There: There are two main forms of dental disease: tooth decay and gum infection.

Plaque: Plaque is the main cause of tooth decay. It is a sticky film harboring bacteria that adheres to teeth.

Straight: Straight teeth easier to clean, therefore less cavities and less gum disease.

Save: Save maintenance costs over your lifetime. See an orthodontic specialist for straightening now.

Jaws: Jaws grow in the back, not in tooth-bearing area. If teeth crowded, see orthodontist now.

An: An electric toothbrush is more efficient than a manual toothbrush for removing plaque on your teeth.

Spending: Spending 4 minutes doing this every day can save you tens of thousands of dollars: brush and floss.

Easier: Easier to care for teeth and gums when teeth are straight. See a qualified orthodontic specialist.

DID: Over 60 years old? You are in the group which is at the greatest risk for oral cancer.

Your: Your heart health is directly related to your dental health. Brush and floss twice a day.

Enlarged: Enlarged tonsils and adenoids can adversely affect jaw growth. See both an ENT and orthodontist.

Teeth/jaws: Teeth/jaws don't look right? Don't wait for a specific age. See orthodontist now for initial exam.

If: If teeth/jaws misaligned, be proactive. Ask your dentist for referral to an orthodontic specialist.

One: One more reason to brush & floss. Poor oral health linked to increased risk of oral hpv infection.

Mothers: Mothers chewing xylitol gum with infants reduce decay up to 70% by the time of age 5.

Adult: Adult tongues have about 10, 000 taste buds, but babies taste better due to have 19, 000 taste buds.

Sour: Sour "candies" such as lucas manufactured in mexico have an acid level close to battery acid.

SPORTS: Sports drinks have high sugar content with acids that can contribute to dental errosion.

Gummy: Gummy vitamins have sugar combined with the gooey texture could add up to increased cavities.

To: To decrease the incidence canker sores, use a sls (sodium lauryl sulfate) free toothpaste e.g. Toms.

Gum: Gum disease can go undetected for years because it is often pain free.

It: It often is not necessary to "pull" your children's baby teeth--they usually fall out with time.

Root: Root canal therapy usually is pain free--its the pain that leads up to it that often hurts.

Know: Know when it’s time to change your toothbrush. Old bristles hold on to bacteria and are less effect.

Poor: Poor oral health is linked to bad grades.

For: For the 2-5 year old, dispense a "pea-size" amount of toothpaste on their brush.

For: For the 2-5 year old, dispense a "pea-size" amount of toothpaste.

For: For the 2-5 year old, dispense a "pea-size" amount of toothpaste.

Brush: Brush after each meals. Don't forget to floss. Eat less sweets and sugary stuff especially preserves.

The: The dental home is a child-friendly environment to service a child's dental needs avoiding the er.

Researchers: Researchers find that cavities and tooth pain can put children at a serious disadvantage in school, .

Developing: Developing malocclusions, or bad bites, can be recognized as early as 2-3 years of age. Often, early.

6: 6 grams of xylitol (can be found in chewing gum) can decrease dental cavities by 80%.

Suggested: Suggested dental care regarding stem celll included wound healing and regenerationperiodontal tissue.

"Sealant": "sealant" refers to a clear or shaded plastic material placed in the pits and grooves of children's.

Due: Due to the high sugar content and acids in sports drinks, they have erosive potential and the abilit.

The: The majority of cases of pediatric bruxism (nocturnal teeth grinding do not require any treatment.

Mothers: Mothers with poor oral health are at a greater risk of passing the bacteria which causes cavities.

Sealants: Sealants are white, plastic material placed in the pits and grooves of teeth to prevent cavities.

Fluorosis,: Fluorosis, is a chalky white to brown discoloration of the permanent teeth from excessive fluoride.

Pediatric: Pediatric dentist - dental radiographs (x-rays) dental radiographs detect much more than cavities.

Neglected: Neglected cavities in the baby teeth frequently lead to problems which affect developing permanents.

A: A national study revealed that 34% americans have gone 1 to 3 days without using their toothbrush.

Researchers: Researchers find that cavities and tooth pain can put children at a serious disadvantage in school.

While: While there is a genetic component to gum disease, neglect, smoking, poor izh are all major factors!

Using: Using warm salt water instead of periogard (chlorhexidine gluconate) so you won't stain your teeth (under dr supervision).

The: The aapd recommends sealants as an effective method for cavity prevention.

Periodontal: Periodontal disease specific bacteria shown to be linked to alzheimer's disease in several studies.

Suffering: Suffering from migraines? The headache could be your teeth.

Did: Did you know if you don't floss, you miss cleaning 35% of your tooth surfaces?

Simple: If you don't take care of them you will loose them and need dentures so simple daily care is indicated.

Sometimes: Sometimes coffee, tea, cola, red wine, fruit juices, and cigarettes stain the enamel on your teeth.

Tooth: Tooth enamel helps protect your teeth from daily use such as chewing, biting, crunching, and grinding.

Water pick: In addition to flossing is great for gum care.

Sharp: Sharp pain when biting could be from a cracked tooth. See your dentist.

Temperature: Temperature sensitivity on a certain tooth requires immediate attention! don't wait!

Root: Root canal specialists today perform them under a microscope, often in one visit!

Root: Root canals are not painful!

It's: It's a misconception that dental abscesses need to be contained with antibiotics before treatment.

Colds: Colds frequently cause sinus congestion which in turn can cause pressure on upper posterior teeth!

A: A cleaning at a dental office lasts a single day. Flossing daily cleans for a lifetime.

More: More damage to the teeth is caused by brushing long and hard than good.

Gum: Gum disease is silent until too late to treat. On 'probing', it's a sign if bleeding or 4mm+ deep.

Be: Be careful with "sugar-free." it does not mean "decay-free." only xylitol prevents cavities.

Dentists: Dentists are an integral part of the sleep pnea team!

Saving: Saving teeth with root canals is 95% effective when performed by a specialist!