Will Ruin Your Teeth Most people like to be helpful. If someone is having a hard time, we’ll happily offer some advice. However, even the most This Bad Advice
Bad Advice: Don’t brush bleeding gums; give them time to heal. Bleeding gums are often a symptom of gum disease or a warning that gum disease is on the horizon. When plaque is allowed to build, it hardens into tartar. This calcified material irritates your gums and can potentially wear them down. The only way to remove the damaging plaque buildup is to brush your gums regularly. Not brushing due to bleeding will only lead to further problems. However, it’s important to determine the cause of bleeding, as it may also have something to do with your toothbrush or diet. If your gums are bleeding regularly, let your dentist know. When we give advice, we certainly mean well, but the best of intentions don’t make up for bad results. Let’s stick to what we know and leave the dental advice to the experts.
teeth, remember most stains are beneath the surface, where the charcoal can’t reach. Furthermore, scrubbing the gritty, abrasive substance across your teeth is likely to erode your enamel and damage your gums, leading to more dental problems. Bad Advice: The best kind of mouthwash has alcohol. If your mouthwash burns, it likely contains alcohol. Some insist the burning means the mouthwash is working, but alcohol isn’t necessary for mouthwash to be effective. Alcohol just stabilizes the formula. It isn’t what kills germs or freshens breath. In fact, alcohol in mouthwash has been known to cause dry mouth, which can make your breath smell worse and lead to more germs. Studies from BioMed Research International found alcohol-free mouthwash may have a better effect on the gloss, color and hardness of your teeth.
well-intended advice can have damaging consequences. When it comes to our teeth, there is a lot of misinformation going around. Here are some common bits of “wisdom” you can ignore. Bad Advice: Use activated charcoal to whiten your teeth. Activated charcoal, which is not the same as the bricks in your barbecue, is the latest beauty craze, thanks to its ability to absorb chemicals and toxins. Walk down the health and beauty aisle, and you’ll find charcoal in soap, face masks, shampoo, moisturizer and deodorant. However, before you use charcoal to whiten your
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3-Ingredient
BLACK BEAN SOUP
This protein-packed, fat-free soup is delicious, only requires three ingredients and is super quick and easy to put together. What more could you ask for?
Ingredients
• 2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans • 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 (14.5–15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a medium pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Remove from stove and blend using an immersion blender or a traditional blender.
Recipe courtesy of HoneyAndBirch.com.
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