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.
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Chapters:
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1:06 - Manual vs. electric toothbrush
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2:02 - Types of toothpaste
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3:02 - Toothpaste tablets
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3:48 - Water flossing vs. regular dental floss
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4:19 - Flossing makes you live longer
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5:05 - How to make flossing a habit
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5:43 - Hidden chemicals in dental floss
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6:48 - Shopping for dental floss
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7:08 - What to avoid in mouthwash
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8:03 - The viral teeth-cleaning device
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10:39 - Teeth-whitening strips
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12:11 - Nontoxic teeth-whitening
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12:37 - UV lights and whitening pens
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13:23 - Purple shampoo for your teeth
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13:55 - Charcoal powder for teeth whitening
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14:23 - Break the bad breath
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16:07 - Tongue scraping
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17:19 - Jaw clenching and teeth grinding
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18:38 - Night-guard options
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20:39 - Bacteria buildup
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22:26 - The truth about cavities
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23:07 - How oral health is connected to overall health
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23:49 - The impact of hormones on teeth
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24:42 - Dental health during your period
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27:07 - Pregnancy and dental health
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28:35 - Sipping Cup Phenomenon
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29:36 - Menopause and dental health
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30:37 - How to maintain a healthy smile
What is The Healthiest You?
Amanda Newman with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) talks with clinicians and experts across LVHN to learn practical health tips for everyday life. Each episode has one goal - to empower you to be the healthiest you. While you’re balancing all the responsibilities – work, mom life (kids, dogs, cats and chickens included), family, friends and the never-ending to-do list – you deserve to take a moment of time to focus on your health.