Healthy Mouths for Life: September 2011

Back to School â pop quiz! Can your oral health knowledge make the grade? Brush up on the facts, and then put your teeth to the test.

“Eating fiber-rich foods is one of your best natural defenses against cavities.”

“Did you know that antihistamines, such as Benadryl^®, can cause teeth discoloration?”

“The first toothbrush was made by the Hindus of India in 4000 B.C.? It was made out of the frayed fibers of a fresh twig.”

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Good oral health habits need to start at an early age. Brushing and flossing should be an integral part of your child’s everyday routine. But when your 2-year-old has the attention span of well, a 2-year-old, it can be hard to engage them in the important task at hand!

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Polls

Corn on the cob: Delicious, or dental menace?
- Delicious! But I make sure to floss afterward.
- I don’t mind it, but it’s not my first choice.
- No way. It always gets stuck in my teeth.
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