Resist the urge to brush right away Brushing to soon after rubs the acid all over your teeth potentially causing damage. Instead swish with water, a diluted mouth rinse or a solution of water and 1 tsp baking soda to help wash the acide away.
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– Generally every 3-4 months (they become less effective with use) – If you’ve had a cold, flu, cold sore or sore throat – Rinse your brush after each use Let your tooth brush dry in between uses.
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Debris, bacteria and dead cells getting lodged between the enlarged and sometimes inflamed papillae. Can be caused by: • Poor oral hygiene • Dry mouth • Dehydration • Smoking or other tobacco • Excessive alcohol use • Mouth breathing • Low roughage diet (eating mostly soft or mashed foods Can also be caused by oral
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Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Could you have sleep apnea? If you answer yes to 1 or more of these symptoms it is best to discuss these symptoms further with your health care provider: • Loud snoring • Episodes in which you stop breathing during sleep • Gasping
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