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Did You Know❓🤔

You Can Tell a Dolphin’s 🐬 Age by Its Teeth 🦷

Just like trees 🌳, dolphins’ teeth 🐬🦷 have rings inside them that tell how old they are.

Their teeth 🦷 are permanent, but they don’t use them for chewing - dolphins swallow their food 🐡 whole because they have no muscle in their jaws.

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Happy Labor Day! 🙌

Labor day celebrated on the first Monday in September. 🗓

It is a day 🗓 to celebrate the achievements of American workers 👩‍⚕️👮‍♀️👷👨‍🚒 and to honor their contribution to the country. 🇺🇸

Thank you for your continued outstanding work. 🙏

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Did You Know❓🤔

Plaque contains millions of bacteria 🦠, which are made up of 200-300 different species. 🧫

Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria 🦠 that constantly forms on teeth. 🦷

Bacteria 🦠 in plaque produce acids after you eat or drink. These acids can destroy tooth enamel 🦷 and cause cavities and gingivitis (gum disease). 😬

Plaque can also develop under the gums on tooth roots and break down the bones that support teeth. 🦷

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It's Fun Fact Friday 🤓

Shiitake Mushrooms 🍄 pack a bold flavor and offer anti-microbial properties for fighting ⚔️ tooth decay. 🦷🦠

Researchers 🔬 from the Pediatric Caries Research Program – School of Dentistry 🏥 found that shiitake mushrooms 🍄 contain a polysaccharide called lentinan, which prevents the growth of bacteria 🦠 in the mouth.

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Did You Know❓ 🤔

As you might imagine, space shuttles and rockets 🚀 are made from some of the best materials found on Earth. 🌍

After all, nobody wants their space shuttle 🚀 to spring a leak in the middle of space. As such, titanium, one of the strongest metals known to man, is routinely used.

Dental implants 🦷 consist of a titanium base that is implanted into the jawbone, acting as a replacement root for the missing tooth. 😬

In addition to strength, titanium is resistant to corrosion, making it ideal for use both in space 🌌 and in the human mouth. 😬

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🧚🦷 Happy Tooth Fairy Day 🦷🧚

National Tooth Fairy Day 🦷🧚 on August 22 celebrates the excitement and wonder of kids losing their teeth! 🦷

The folklore states that when children lose one of their baby teeth ‍🍼🦷, they should place it underneath their pillow 🛏️ or on their bedside table, and the Tooth Fairy 🦷🧚 will visit while they sleep 😴, replacing the lost tooth 🦷✨ with a small payment. 🎁

Research 🧾 finds that belief in the Tooth Fairy 🦷🧚 may provide such comfort to a child experiencing fear or pain resulting from the loss of a tooth. 🦷

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It's Fun Fact Friday! 🤓

Sweet Potatoes 🍠 are another great vegetable 🥗 for your dental health 🦷💪

Sweet potatoes 🍠 pack a healthy dose of vitamin A, which helps to maintain the mucous membranes and soft tissue of the gums. 😬

The vitamin is also vital in maintaining the protein keratin, an agent that promotes the formation of tooth enamel. 🦷

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Did You Know❓ 🤔

Taste Buds 👅 Only Have a Lifespan of 10 Days. ⏳

Taste bud cells 👅 undergo continual turnover even in adulthood 🧓, and their average lifespan has been estimated as approximately 10 days. ⏳

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Happy International Youth Day! 🙌

International Youth Day was established by the UN General Assembly and is celebrated 🎉 annually on the 12th of August to bring youth issues ✊ to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. 🌏

The International Youth Day 💪 allows for celebrating and mainstreaming 🎊 young people's actions like:

✔️ Voices

✔️ Initiatives

✔️ Universal and equitable engagement

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Happy National Align Your Teeth Day! 🦷😬

National Align Your Teeth Day 😬 is observed by dentists and orthodontists 🦷👨‍⚕️ to promote awareness about the importance of tooth alignment on August 11th 🗓 every year in the United States.

Beautiful teeth 🦷 is a part of a person’s aesthetic. Proper alignment enhances tooth and jaw function, thus maximizing long-term oral health and comfort. 😁💪

If you’re not confident in the way your teeth look 😬, you can opt for a treatment that helps you align your teeth 🦷🦷🦷.

These will help boost your confidence. 💪😁

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Did You Know❓ 🤔

6️⃣ Dental Effects of Missing a Tooth 🦷⚠️

1️⃣ Bone Loss

2️⃣ Shifting Teeth

3️⃣ Bite Irregularities

4️⃣ Difficulty Chewing

5️⃣ Facial Aesthetics

6️⃣ Speech Issues

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Did You Know❓ 🤔

Missing teeth 😬🦷 can affect jaw function, create malocclusion, and affect day-to-day diet. 🥗

Gaps between teeth 🦷↔️🦷 allow neighboring teeth to drift into unoccupied spaces.

When teeth 🦷 aren’t in the proper position, you begin to have issues such as:

✔️ Bite alignment (malocclusion)

✔️ Irregular teeth wear

✔️ Jaw stress

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Happy International Friendship Day! 👭🧑‍🤝‍🧑

International Friendship Day 🌍🧑‍🤝‍🧑 was designated by the United Nations General Assembly (U.N.). 🏛

It is celebrated on July 30th 🗓 every year to promote the idea of friendship 👫 between people of different countries to encourage peace ✌️, happiness 😄, and unity 🤝.

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Happy International Tiger Day! 🐯🐆

Global Tiger Day, often called International Tiger Day 🌎🐯, is celebrated every year on July 29th to raise awareness about this magnificent but endangered big cat. 🐯🌳

The day was founded in 2010 🗓 when the 13 tigers 🐆 range countries came together to create Tx2 – the global goal to double the number of wild tigers 🐯🐆 by 2022.

There are many ways to get involved, such as:

✔️ Donating to conservation organizations

✔️ Spreading the word on social media, or even

✔️ Volunteering at a local zoo or wildlife sanctuary

No matter how you choose to celebrate 🎉🌳. Make sure to do something to help tigers on this International Tiger Day! 🐆

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Did You Know❓ 🤔

What Disease Can Make You Lose Your Teeth❓

periodontitis, also called gum disease 🦷😬, is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and without treatment can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. 🦷

Periodontitis can cause teeth 🦷 to loosen or lead to tooth loss.

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Monday Morning Reminder! 🌄⏰

This is your Monday morning 🌄 reminder ⏰ that you can handle 👍 whatever this week throws at you.

First, start 🛫 with Brushing & Flossing... 🪥🦷

Happy Monday!! 🤩