Flossophy 101: Brushing Up On Dental Health (ft. Dr. Ashley Lerman)
This week, we are joined by Dr. Ashley Lerman, Board-certified Pediatric Dentist, to chat about, you guessed it: oral hygiene. You have a question about your mouth? We've got you covered. We tackle how often you should go to the dentist, best practices for brushing your teeth (do you really need to shell out for the electric toothbrush?), flossing, and more. We discuss the persistent myths about fluoride, and the importance of it for dental health. We talk about some health hacks that circulate on TikTok (spoiler: oil pulling is not helpful) and what IS actually evidence-based to support your smile. We cover a lot of ground, so make sure to tune in!
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Resources
Dr. Ashley Lerman: @mommypediatricdentist; FirstGrin: @firstgrin; Website: YourFirstGrin.com
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