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Episode Synopsis
Before you head to bed without brushing and flossing your teeth, think again. Taking care of your smile every day (and night) makes a difference not just for your teeth but also for your overall health. Guest:Deborah Campbell, DMD, dentist and Chair of Dental Medicine with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), discusses how your dental health affects you with Amanda Newman with LVHN. Chapters: · 0:01 - Intro · 0:48 - Dental hygiene · 1:06 - Manual vs. electric toothbrush · 2:02 - Types of toothpaste · 3:02 - Toothpaste tablets · 3:48 - Water flossing vs. regular dental floss · 4:19 - Flossing makes you live longer · 5:05 - How to make flossing a habit · 5:43 - Hidden chemicals in dental floss · 6:48 - Shopping for dental floss · 7:08 - What to avoid in mouthwash · 8:03 - The viral teeth-cleaning device · 8:51 - Coffee stains · 10:39 - Teeth-whitening strips · 12:11 - Nontoxic teeth-whitening · 12:37 - UV lights and whitening pens · 13:23 - Purple shampoo for your teeth · 13:55 - Charcoal powder for teeth whitening · 14:23 - Break the bad breath · 16:07 - Tongue scraping · 16:33 - Oil pulling · 17:19 - Jaw clenching and teeth grinding · 18:38 - Night-guard options · 20:39 - Bacteria buildup · 21:32 - Chewing gum · 22:26 - The truth about cavities · 23:07 - How oral health is connected to overall health · 23:49 - The impact of hormones on teeth · 24:42 - Dental health during your period · 27:07 - Pregnancy and dental health · 28:35 - Sipping Cup Phenomenon · 29:36 - Menopause and dental health · 30:37 - How to maintain a healthy smile
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