09/03/2026
1. Skip brushing & flossing before bed, even when kids fight it: This is the most important time to brush and floss.
2. Think snoring is cute: Snoring deserves an ENT and airway evaluation.
3. Stop using fluoride because of fear-mongering: When used in the correct amounts, fluoride is safe. If you choose not to use it, you’ll need to work harder to stay cavity-free.
4. Sip on juice, even if it’s watered down: Even watered-down juice is still an acidic exposure. More acid exposure = more cavities.
5. Ride e-bikes and scooters: I see too much facial trauma from accidents.
6. Share drinks, even with family: We’re not born with the bacteria that causes cavities and gum disease. It can be passed from one person to another.
7. Let Goldfish and Ritz crackers become everyday snacks: Crackers cause more cavities than almost anything else I see in my practice.
8. Wait until all baby teeth are gone before seeing an orthodontist: The ideal age for an orthodontic consultation is around age 7, especially if expansion may be needed.
9. Brush immediately after eating treats: Wait 20 minutes to allow saliva to rebalance your mouth’s pH so you’re not brushing acid into your teeth.
10. Let the Tooth Fairy give more than $5: Let’s stop toothflation. 🧚🏻♀️😂
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