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Have a Happy Weekend!

Is red wine or white wine worse for your teeth? Although red is darker, white wine is more acidic and therefore destroys your enamel faster! To keep your smile strong, cut back on wine of either color and drink plenty of water afterwards!

Not a fan of flossing? Try a different flossing tool! Ask your dentist about ADA-approved floss picks, water flossers, dental tape, and interdental brushes to see what they recommend for your unique smile.

The world always looks brighter from behind a smile. Unknown

Dentists have seen a rise in cracked teeth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus doesn’t damage your teeth directly, but the stress it may be causing you can lead to teeth grinding, which in turn can wear down and crack your teeth. Do your best to focus on relaxing and talk to a professional if you feel anxious.

Making one person smile can change the world. Maybe not the whole world but their world. - John Spence

George Washington never had wooden teeth. Instead, his dentures were made of a combination of hippopotamus ivory, human teeth, and gold wire. Unfortunately, his false teeth stained so easily and regularly that some people thought they were made of wood.

Are you an overaggressive brusher? If you brush your teeth too hard, you can wear down your enamel, leaving your teeth weakened, sensitive, and vulnerable to discoloration. Plaque is soft, so be gentle when you brush!

Have a Great Weekend!

Jon Pennington was the winner of the 1986 National Spelling Bee. He won by spelling the word ODONTALIGIA, which means toothache.

Like most things, your toothbrush isn’t designed to last forever. If you’ve been using the same brush for over 3 months, chances are it’s not keeping your smile as clean as you think.

"You’re not fully dressed until you wear a smile." Evan Esar

How do crocodiles keep their teeth clean? With the help of a dentist bird! A plover bird will fly into the open mouth of a crocodile and take its time cleaning the crocodile’s teeth!

Visiting the dentist twice a year is good for more than just your smile. During your dental checkups, your dentist can spot the earliest warning signs of systemic health conditions like osteoporosis, acid reflux, diabetes, and more.

Actor Brad Pitt actually paid a dentist to chip his teeth in order to look more realistic as an underground boxer in 1999’s Fight Club. Afterward, he needed to have them capped.

"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness. William Arthur Ward

Look out! Over 5 million teeth are knocked out each year in sports-related incidents alone. If you or your child participate in a contact or non-contact sport, ask your dentist about a custom mouthguard.

The most widespread disease is the common cold. The runner up? Tooth decay. Fortunately, visiting your dentist annually can reduce your risk by 60%!

Smile at strangers and you just might change a life. Steve Maraboli