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Brushing Up At The Office Posted on November 30, 2012, by Marielaina Perrone DDS, in Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral health, Periodontics, tagged brushing and flossing, colgate, dental care, Dental Hygiene, dental hygiene products, floss, food debris, Henderson Dentist, Las Vegas Dentist, lunch time, Periodontal Disease, soft drinks, tooth brush, tooth decay, toothbrush, wisp
Most people brush in the morning and then again just before bedtime. But what happens at lunch time when you are at work? Statistics show the majority of Americans are neglecting daytime
dental care even when they spend about 35% or more of every weekday at work. Many of us eat lunch on the go while at work. This leads to poor choices whether it be sugary soft drinks or a meal loaded with carbohydrates. These meals and snacks contribute a lot of food debris and plaque, which can significantly increase the chance of tooth decay and periodontal disease. Brushing and flossing after lunch can definitely reduce the food debris and plaque build up, creating a healthier environment. Recent survey’s by the Academy of General Dentistry found that only 14 % of us brush every day while at work. The survey also found that having an converted by Web2PDFConvert.com