Hello everyone!
After enjoying a wonderful weekend of mild temperatures, Mother Nature gifts us with another week of snowy, blustery weather and reminds us to remain vigilant during cold and flu season. Similar to wearing winter hats and gloves to avoid getting sick, a good quality toothbrush (and floss!) is essential to maintain excellent oral health. But with so many products available in the dental aisle... how do I know what to buy?
Easy! Look for the ADA-Seal of Acceptance!
Toothbrushes, toothpastes, mouthrinses, toothache medicine... you name it, and it has been tested and verified by the ADA to see if it works or not. Look for products that display the seal of acceptance, as well as benefits that are supported by science. More than 200 oral health products have earned the ADA Seal of Acceptance, including water filters, sports mouthguards, and even sugar-free chewing gum!
So how does a toothbrush or mouthrinse earn the ADA Seal of Acceptance? Great question... with scientific evidence. In addition to research by the manufacturing company, rigorous independent testing by the ADA Council of Scientific Affairs ensures the American public receives the very best in oral health products. So next time you are walking down the dental aisle at WalMart or Target, make sure to look for the ADA Seal of Acceptance when deciding which toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthrinse, etc... is best for you and your family.
At Lovda Family Dental, we understand that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of gold. Contact our Hoffman Estates, IL office today and my team will be happy to go over excellent oral hygiene habits to ensure your smile lasts a lifetime!
'Till next time... keep brushing and smile on!
-Dr Lovda
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