On Valentine's Day...

​On Valentine's day, love is in the air. You might want your teeth whiten for a brighter smile on your date. 
A visit to your dentist is advisable especially when you haven't been to your teeth doctor for a while. We recommend a twice a year dental check up & cleaning.

On Valentine's day, according to mouthhealthy.org, three is a crowd - you, him/her and bad breath. You don't want the third party.
Some causes of bad breath is oral microflora or what we call bacteria, dry mouth, gum disease, diet, smoking and other medical conditions. To conquer bad breath, proper oral hygiene at home is necessary. Brushing 2-3x a day and flossing at least once a day in addition to your regular dental exams & cleanings is very important. 

Also on Valentine's day, we celebrate our relationships, our partners, spouses or loved ones with a kiss. Make sure your gums, teeth & surrounding tissues in the mouth are in good health. If not, this is what happens when
​we kiss someone on the lips, we exchange saliva and germs. Bad breath and cavities are contagious. We transfer our own bacteria to our partners when we kiss passionately.
Keep in mind that with our love ones, we can share a life, a kiss, a dentist, a house but DO NOT share a toothbrush.

To celebrate Valentines day with  a healthy KISS, visit your Dentist.
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