CREATE CUTE FALL DECORATIONS WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK
You don’t need high-end and expensive decorations to spice up your house this fall. You can make your own from things you may already have inside or around your home! Here are four DIY decorations you and your family can make this month. AUTUMN LEAF MASON JARS All you need are five things — Mason jars, leaves, glue, sponges, and tea lights. You can purchase fake autumn leaves at your local craft store or go outside and pick some of your favorites. After you lay out your jars, apply glue onto the jar and spread it with a sponge. Next, place your leaves onto the jar and let the glue dry. Finally, set a candle inside the jar, giving you beautiful ambient lighting for the season. GLITTER ACORNS Use these glitter acorns anywhere in your home to add a festive feel. Once
you have several handfuls of acorns, you can either dip the entire acorn in
festive for the entire fall season since you can write and draw items for any holiday.
glue and then add glitter to it, or you can apply glue to only the top and add glitter for a more rustic look. You can place this decoration in a Mason jar or any clear cup so the glitter of the acorns stands out. CHALKBOARD PUMPKINS If you want to create a welcome sign that isn’t a rug or a wreath, try a chalkboard pumpkin! All you need are a few pumpkins of various sizes,
APPLE CANDLE HOLDERS Carve about 1 inch into an apple, making room to place a tea light in the center. Once the candle is secured inside the apple, you’ll have an apple-scented candle! Use red and green apples for a diverse look, and please don’t leave candles burning unattended.
Creating your own fall decorations from items you already have in your
chalkboard paint, and chalk. Paint your pumpkin with chalkboard paint, and once it dries, you can decorate and write anything you want on it. This idea is
home, or that you can get outside, is a great way to spend time with your loved ones. So, get crafty this season! The ideas and designs you can create are endless.
Scary Dental Facts
MOUNTAIN DEW MOUTH You likely remember your parents telling you to take it easy on the soda because it can wreak havoc on your teeth. Consuming soda in excess leads to a condition that is known as Mountain Dew Mouth or tooth decay. In the Appalachian region of the U.S., Mountain Dew Mouth is particularly common as 98% of people experience decaying teeth before they reach the age of 44. LIKE DRINKING BATTERY ACID Did you know certain sour candies have a pH almost as acidic as battery acid? While candy is much tastier than battery acid, it can be detrimental to the health of your smile! A 48-SECOND TOOTH-BRUSHING SESSION On average, a normal person spends only 48 seconds brushing their teeth, which is less than half of the American Dental Association’s recommendation of two minutes twice a day.
NO MORE REAL TEETH Roughly 25% of adults ages 65 and older have lost all of their teeth. Proper dental care could help to reduce this statistic, so it’s important to brush and floss thoroughly, visit your dentist, and seek help at the onset of problems or if something doesn’t look, feel, or seem right. ORAL INFECTIONS AND THE BRAIN An abscess, an oral bacterial infection in your tooth, can spread to different areas of your body if you don’t seek proper treatment. It can potentially lead to your neck, jaw, or even your brain! With Halloween just around the corner, these scary facts may be a bit spooky, but with proper oral health and regular visits to our office, you’ll be sure to avoid these horrifying oral blunders!
While it’s not something you ever really want to think about, our mouths can be a scary place if you don’t practice proper oral hygiene. While it’s important to brush and floss regularly and to visit your dentist for routine cleanings, it’s also imperative you understand the repercussions of not taking care of your smile.
Here are some scary facts about oral health that may surprise you:
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