You should not keep your toothbrush within 6 feet of a toilet. The airborne particles from the flush can travel up to a distance of 6 feet. This can be prevented by flushing with the toilet seat down. Also the commonly used practice of putting a tight cap on a toothbrush can be detrimental. The moisture entrapped in the cap favors bacterial growth.
Did you know that the Statue of Liberty's mouth is 3 feet wide! Now that's a huge smile.
About 100 years ago, one half of all adult North Americans were toothless. Most tooth loss in adults under the age of 35 is caused by athletic trauma, fights, or accidents. The causes of most tooth loss in people over 35 is periodontal disease. Today, less than 10% of adults over 65 have lost their teeth. Missing teeth. We can help with implants, bridges, or removable prosthetics.
It's not sugar or acid in soda that is the most harmful for your teeth. It's crystal meth. Meth can destroy all 32 of your teeth in as little as 24 months.
Methamphetamine can destroy teeth in two ways.
Other drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines. Here are some examples of assumed meth mouth.
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