-From the Director -Nafie Saba-Shapazian, RN
While its nice to have pearly whites, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry says you can overdo it with home whitening products. They recommend discontinuing or reducing applications if these symptoms appear:
Excessive sensitivity, especially to cold foods, Redness, irritation, and bleeding of the gums, Translucent or blotchy appearance of teeth.
Washing Your Hands
According to Dr. Chris Coulter chief medical officer for Precept, a health management provider washing your hands five to six times a day decreases your chances of getting sick by 50 percent. For most people, that means washing them for 20 seconds every time you go to the bathroom, before and after meals, and after taking public transportation, he says.
