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Our mouths are one of the most high-maintenance parts of our bodies and, strangely enough, one of the most neglected. Many people learn from a young age to brush twice a day, and that sweets cause cavities. We’re also aware that flossing should be part of our daily regimen, but how many of us…
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You know you don’t smell like a rose after a hard Spinning class or garlicky dinner.
But it turns out that some less-expected factors—like how quickly you get dressed in the morning or whether you snore—can also affect how…
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On my list of to-dos today is
making dental appointments. For the first time as an adult, I am
scheduling a check-up and cleaning within the recommended 6 months
since my last visit to the dentist. I have to admit, I'm a
little shocked that I'm sticking to the schedule, particularly
since… Read More »
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It may seem silly to relearn something you've been doing since childhood, but many of us may be brushing the wrong way, says Carmen Schuller, D.D.S., a dentist in New York City. Do you zip through your routine? Load up on toothpaste? Assume an electric brush works better than a manual one?… Read More »
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Most of us know how and how often to brush our teeth (just nod). Sadly, while tending to our teeth is just something we do automatically, many of us are not taking good care of our toothbrushes. Read More »
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With Valentine's Day on the horizon, maybe you're planning some kind of romantic rendezvous for you and your sweetheart. If kissing is on the agenda (how dorky does that sound? This is why Joanna writes about love, not me!), read up on kissing and your health. Good or bad for you? Take a guess... Read More »
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My parents paid a lot for me to have pretty teeth. There were braces and many lost retainers and lots of cleanings to correct the teeth that genetics gave me. I have always been grateful that I have a well-cared for smile and thought that with brushing and flossing and regular trips to the dentist, I wouldn't really ever have to worry about whitening my teeth, too.
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We think about our abs, glutes and biceps a lot--but our mouths? Other than flossing, brushing and an occasional breath mint, most of us don't give our mouths much thought. Celeb fitness trainer Jillian Michaels has an important message for you on that topic ... Read More »
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