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Education

To become a dental hygienist, one must attend a college or university that is approved by The Commission of Dental Accreditation and take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. There are a few degrees one may receive. An associate’s degree after attending community college is the most common and only takes at least two years to obtain one. After doing so, one may work in a dental office. There’s also the option of receiving a bachelor’s or master’s degree if one plans to work in an educational institute either for teaching or research.

Food and Drink

Fruits & Vegetables

Saliva helps protect the teeth from harmful diseases and bacteria, so when you eat food with a high water content, this help the saliva be secreted. There are some fruits and vegetables that are much crunchier than others, and those, the crunchier ones are the ones that are great for your teeth. However, there are fruits that are more acidic than others, and those must be eaten not as frequently as the acids could potentially harm your teeth and break down the enamel.

Chewing Ice

When it comes to chewing ice, many might think it will do no harm since ice is made from water, and as many might know, water is great for the body. However, chewing on solid objects such as ice can have catastrophic consequences for your teeth. Chipping may occur and this can lead a pathway for greater teeth fractures in the future. Chewing on ice has been linked to symptoms of anemia. People with anemia tend to want to eat food with no nutritional value.

Alcohol

Drinking dark colored beverages such as wine or beer may stain the teeth leading to a not so white smile. Dryness is also another aftereffect of alcohol consumption leading to a dry mouth, preventing saliva to protect the teeth from plaque and bacteria.