Brush Less! Sounds crazy right? A recent study by the American Dental Association (ADA) showed many people believed you need to brush after every meal to keep your teeth white. The American Dental Association recommends you only brush twice a day. Why? When you brush your teeth after every meal or snack you are damaging the enamel on your teeth.
If you feel the need to brush your teeth, try chewing on a piece of sugar free gum. Chewing gum helps increase saliva flow, which protects teeth.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
How well do you know your doctor?
I was reading a news article about a dentist in Texas who allegedly, while under the influence of alcohol, botched a surgical procedure on a woman. Lawsuits are pending.
This is incredibly disturbing when you think about how many people get treatment every day from doctors they know nothing about. How many times have you picked a random doctor off of your insurance list? I know I have done it, figuring that if my insurance lists them, they must be good enough. They have a degree and a license to practice so it must be safe. And for some, it might be, but unfortunately, it is still an incredible risk to take.
Most people aren't even aware that you CAN research any doctor with a license. Information such as where they went to school, when they graduated, complaints, infractions, etc. can be obtained for the general public. It's as simple as a Google.com search for your local dental or medical board. Read the reviews. Reviews tell a lot about the office and staff.
Such a simple step could have changed everything for that poor woman.
When it comes to your health, you can never be too careful! Whatever you do, whether it be dentist, doctors or surgeons, ALWAYS KNOW who is working on you!
This is incredibly disturbing when you think about how many people get treatment every day from doctors they know nothing about. How many times have you picked a random doctor off of your insurance list? I know I have done it, figuring that if my insurance lists them, they must be good enough. They have a degree and a license to practice so it must be safe. And for some, it might be, but unfortunately, it is still an incredible risk to take.
Most people aren't even aware that you CAN research any doctor with a license. Information such as where they went to school, when they graduated, complaints, infractions, etc. can be obtained for the general public. It's as simple as a Google.com search for your local dental or medical board. Read the reviews. Reviews tell a lot about the office and staff.
Such a simple step could have changed everything for that poor woman.
When it comes to your health, you can never be too careful! Whatever you do, whether it be dentist, doctors or surgeons, ALWAYS KNOW who is working on you!
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