Resources
We're not the only ones with Oral Health on our minds. The web is full of additional facts on every aspect of oral health--from oral health's impact on your overall health to Bruxism and beyond. Below are a few of our favorite sites.
Rinsing with water after a meal neutralizes the acids left behind in your mouth after eating and reduces bacteria by 30 percent, states the Academy of General Dentistry. Of course, brushing is always recommended but may not be feasible in social situations.
The American Dental Association
The American Dental Hygienists' Association
http://www.adha.org/oralhealth/index.html
The National Sleep Foundation
http://www.nationalsleepfoundation.org
Web MD
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/default.htm
The Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dental/DE00001
The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
http://www.cdc.gov/OralHealth/factsheets/brushup.htm