Why Your Dental Health Is a Big Deal

The Healthiest You

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