Soo I begin on my nerdy posts... sorry but I really enjoy this stuff - hopefully you will too!! Here are some cool facts about dentistry that I stumbled upon here.
New born babies have no caries forming bacteria. Infact, it is the babies mother who transmits the plaque forming bacteria by blowing on food before feeding and kissing the babies mouth
Always replace a toothbrush after you had a cold, sore throat or notorious infections. The bacteria plant them on the toothbrush which can lead to reinfection.
You should always maintain a distance of 6 feet between the toilet and where you brush. The air borne particles from the flush can travel up to 6 feet. There was a sudden massive surge of patients with tooth decay the year coke was launched.
The popular practice of placing a cap on toothbrush head actually favors bacterial growth on it as moisture is increased in enclosed containers favoring the growth of bacteria.
Vigorous brushing does more harm than good. Overzealous brushing can lead to eroded enamel which never grows back causing teeth sensitivity along with other oral problems.
Did any of these totally surprise you?? Some of these facts were definitely completely new to me!!
xo, Michelle
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