Why Your Dental Health Is a Big Deal

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.  Guest:Deborah Campbell, DMD, dentist and Chair of Dental Medicine with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), discusses how your dental health affects you with Amanda Newman with LVHN. Chapters:     · 0:01 - Intro     · 0:48 - Dental hygiene     · 1:06 - Manual vs. electric toothbrush     · 2:02 - Types of toothpaste      · 3:02 - Toothpaste tablets     · 3:48 - Water flossing vs. regular dental floss     · 4:19 - Flossing makes you live longer     · 5:05 - How to make flossing a habit     · 5:43 - Hidden chemicals in dental floss     · 6:48 - Shopping for dental floss     · 7:08 - What to avoid in mouthwash     · 8:03 - The viral teeth-cleaning device     · 8:51 - Coffee stains     · 10:39 - Teeth-whitening strips     · 12:11 - Nontoxic teeth-whitening      · 12:37 - UV lights and whitening pens     · 13:23 - Purple shampoo for your teeth     · 13:55 - Charcoal powder for teeth whitening     · 14:23 - Break the bad breath     · 16:07 - Tongue scraping     · 16:33 - Oil pulling     · 17:19 - Jaw clenching and teeth grinding      · 18:38 - Night-guard options     · 20:39 - Bacteria buildup     · 21:32 - Chewing gum     · 22:26 - The truth about cavities      · 23:07 - How oral health is connected to overall health     · 23:49 - The impact of hormones on teeth     · 24:42 - Dental health during your period     · 27:07 - Pregnancy and dental health     · 28:35 - Sipping Cup Phenomenon      · 29:36 - Menopause and dental health     · 30:37 - How to maintain a healthy smile