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The cost of not brushing your teeth before bed

The cost of not brushing your teeth before bed   Just how gross is it really to forget to brush your teeth before bed every once in a while? The answer: Bad news: It’s pretty gross. You probably already know that the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing those pearly whites twice a day. You […]

Your Toothbrush’s Hidden Secrets

Your Toothbrush’s Hidden Secrets It’s time for your trusty toothbrush to go.  Researchers at England’s University of Manchester found that a toothbrush harbors more than 100 million bacteria including E. Coli, which cause diarrhea and staphylococci that cause skin disease. These bacteria are actually from the plague in your mouth that gets transfer to your […]