You’re a coffee addict and have heard that you have to wait 1-2 days after whitening your teeth to drink coffee.

Is this true? 

It’s no secret that coffee and other beverages and foods can cause teeth discoloration. Our teeth are naturally porous, and if you are not regularly taking steps to remineralize them, there is a greater likelihood that surface stains will appear.

This is why so many people turn to teeth whitening options. From LED devices to white strips to professional teeth whitening, everybody wants a bright white smile

But how your teeth react to food and drink stains after teeth whitening depends on the type of teeth whitening system you use.

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It happens to everyone. You wake up one morning and look in the mirror and you almost do a double take…when did your face start to look so old and tired?

Upon closer examination, you notice the fine lines appearing around your eyes and mouth. 

No - is your skin actually aging? Not if you can help it!

So you head out the door to the local beauty supply store and ask an employee what you can use to get rid of wrinkles. They lead you to an endless aisle of overpriced products containing retinol.

“This is what you need to get rid of those wrinkles!” they say as you swear they are staring right at your wrinkles and smirking.

But how much do you really know about retinol? Is it safe? Does it work? Why are there so many warnings about redness, irritation, and even skin cancer?

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Dental care can be confusing but it doesn't have to be. As a mom and a nurse, I know how important it is to maintain good oral health.

I also understand how confusing it can be to stand in the dental health aisle of a store and try to choose dental products based on their flashy marketing claims.

It gets even more confusing when you know to avoid what I call “toxipaste” - dental products with fluoride and toxic chemicals - and start looking for “natural” toothpaste.

Natural ingredients are extremely important - I get it! However, there's more to dental care than just being natural. To truly be effective, dental products MUST provide three essential things. Miss any one of these, and the product will not be able to prevent and heal cavities and gum disease.

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