Celebrate World Oral Health Day and help your smile

Happy World Oral Health Day! Each year on March 20, World Oral Health Day is a great time to reevaluate the health of your teeth, gums and mouth, and determine what you can do to ensure your smile stays beautiful. This event reflects upon the importance of oral health and how it affects our lives and the rest of our body, and it gives the world an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage communities, families and organizations to take the appropriate measures to lower risks of oral disease.

"World Oral Health Day is a really good opportunity to find a dentist. Personal recommendations are a huge part of everyday society, from the restaurants we visit to the films we watch," Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr. Nigel Carter told the UK-based publication, Female First. "The research shows the most successful way of finding a dentist involves nothing more than a few conversations with friends. That element of trust people have in their dentist is reassuring, and could result in vast improvements in oral health over time."

In light of this world-wide event, here are a few tips and tricks to making sure your teeth, gums and mouth stay healthy and fresh! The mouth is, after all, the gateway to one's health and one of the first things others notice.

Go natural
Making the switch to natural products is much easier than you may think - and it can change the overall health of your mouth in no time! Did you know that most store-bought toothpaste contains sodium lauryl sulfate, which can cause canker sores and dry out the mouth? Go ahead, take a look at the current toothpaste you're using, and it's likely one of the ingredients. TheraBreath's toothpaste is specifically designed to stop bad breath and fight cavities without the harsh side effects of traditional brands.

You may want to ditch that mouthwash in your cabinet as well. If you use mouthwash comparison with a traditional product and TheraBreath's oxygenating rinse, you'll notice that TheraBreath doesn't use alcohol as an ingredient. This is why your mouth feels like it's burning when you use mouthwash. But, don't take our word for it. Mouthwash comparison between an alcohol-free and traditional mouthwash with alcohol in it may surprise you. TheraBreath uses natural, kosher, vegan and sensitive teeth-friendly ingredients to get rid of bad breath without the pain.

Eat your veggies
This may take you back to your childhood, but we'll tell you why it's so important to eat your fruits and veggies for your oral health. Fresh produce contains vitamins and minerals that build strong and durable teeth, while other abrasive foods help to get rid of odor-causing plaque - it's like brushing your teeth while eating. Fruits and veggies that are high in vitamin C help to reduce the plaque in your mouth as well, and promote gum health and reduce the risk of gingivitis. Since these foods have high water content, they promote saliva production in the mouth, which beats dry mouth and flushes away bad breath.

Cut out the sugar
Bacteria that cause bad breath and other oral health issues love sugar. Whether it's the splash in your coffee or the sugar in your after-lunch gum, bacteria accumulate when they are "fed" sugar. Reducing your intake of sugary treats is a great way to increase your overall oral health. Can't give up your desert? No problem. You should make sure to drink a glass of water after consuming any sugar-filled treat because it helps to rinse away the sugar before bacteria begin to take action.

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