We all have a de-germing, sanitizing device in our homes:

11 Tuesday Jun 2019

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The microwave. That’s according to microbiologist Dr. Kelly Reynolds. She says the heat a microwave generates can kill germs. So try it on these things:

Your kitchen hand towel. Dr. Reynolds says get it completely wet. Wring it out as best you can. Then zap it in the microwave on high for 2 minutes.

You can also sanitize your toothbrush.

Place it in a cup of water, bristles down, and heat on high for 5 minutes. Just keep an eye out to make sure it doesn’t melt.

Lastly, you can use your microwave to clean a wooden cutting board. Soak it completely in water for a few minutes. Then put it in the microwave for 4 minutes on high.

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Toothpaste tip!

04 Wednesday Apr 2018

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It’s okay to leave the cap off the toothpaste.
In fact, it’s better! According to the Daily Dentist Dose blog, putting the cap back on your toothpaste is detrimental. Because the moisture trapped in the cap encourages bacterial growth.

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When was the last time you replaced your toothbrush?

08 Thursday Feb 2018

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Experts say it should be every 3 months… Because when the bristles start to fray, they leave plaque behind, which can lead to infected, bleeding gums. And you’ll brush too hard to compensate for those frayed bristles… Which can easily lead to mega-sensitive gums and teeth, V‑shaped notches near your gum-line, and even tooth loss. So get a new toothbrush every season, and you’ll get to keep all your teeth.
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Your toothbrush and germs!

20 Monday Nov 2017

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If you think storing your toothbrush in a cover will protect it from the germs spewing out of a flushed toilet, you’re right. But you’re setting yourself up for other problems. Because a toothbrush inside a cover will have a hard time drying out completely. And a damp environment means one thing: Germs! So leave your toothbrush out in the open to dry out every day. Microorganisms can grow on it still, but they’re unlikely to make you sick. And replace it every 3 months. By then, the bristles won’t be cleaning your teeth as thoroughly.

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Here’s a cool mouth health tip!

21 Monday Aug 2017

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Here’s a weird way to improve the health of your mouth… Put a drop of oregano oil on your toothbrush, with your toothpaste! Oregano oil is antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-parasitic. You can kill germs in your mouth by rubbing a couple drops on your gums, adding it to water to make a mouthwash, or putting a drop on top of your toothpaste, and brushing as usual.

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When it comes to oral health, remember the number “4”

16 Monday Jan 2017

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That’s the number of NEW toothbrushes you should buy every year. One for each season. According to the USC School of Dentistry, after 3 months the bristles are too worn down to clean your teeth effectively and remove plaque. Plus, by that point, your toothbrush is crawling with germs. And if you’ve been sick, swap out your toothbrush if it’s in a holder where it could touch another family member’s toothbrush. Because you won’t re-infect yourself – but your germs could get transferred to someone else’s toothbrush.

Do you brush your teeth the “Right Way”?

14 Tuesday Jun 2016

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You’ve probably been brushing your teeth on your own since you were about 4 years old. But most of us aren’t getting it right. Dentist Mark Wolff, from the NYU College of Dentistry, says we spend over 60% less time brushing the inner surfaces of our teeth as the outside surfaces. So start at the back of your mouth and pay special attention to the tongue-side of your lower molars.

If you’re prone to migraines, you may want to try meditation!

17 Tuesday May 2016

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Because 30 minutes of daily meditation has been shown to shorten migraines by a mega 3 hours! That’s according to Wake Forest School of Medicine. And the best part is, you don’t have to spend a solid 30 minutes Ohm-ing…You can spread it out. One of the easiest ways is to incorporate meditation into things you’re already doing. For example, when you’re brushing your teeth – have a moment of mindfulness. Focus on the taste of the toothpaste, the sensation of brushing, the sound it makes. You can also have a mini-meditation while you’re eating – focus on the smell, taste and texture of your food. Do that 30 minutes a day, and you’ll really cut down on migraine pain.

Here’s something to think about next time you have a cup of coffee.

15 Thursday Oct 2015

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If you love coffee, know this: Wait 30 minutes after drinking it before brushing your teeth! That’s because the acid in the coffee weakens tooth enamel. And if you brush immediately afterward, you’ll damage your teeth even more. That’s according to the Mayo Clinic.

Don’t brush your teeth right after meals!

17 Friday Jul 2015

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It’s not as gross as it sounds: It turns out, the acids in many foods soften tooth enamel, making your teeth vulnerable to damage from brushing.
So, wait at least an hour. By then, the acids will have cleared and the enamel will have re-hardened. Also, you can’t speed the process, rinsing your mouth with water won’t make a difference. So just wait.

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We all have a de-germing, sanitizing device in our homes:

Toothpaste tip!

When was the last time you replaced your toothbrush?

Your toothbrush and germs!

Here’s a cool mouth health tip!

When it comes to oral health, remember the number “4”

Do you brush your teeth the “Right Way”?

If you’re prone to migraines, you may want to try meditation!

Here’s something to think about next time you have a cup of coffee.

Don’t brush your teeth right after meals!