| | T H E M O U T H O F F - 0 4 6 If it takes 10,000 hours of a task to become an expert, does that mean no one is an expert at brushing their teeth?
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If it takes 10,000 hours of a task to become an expert, does that mean no one is an expert at brushing their teeth? #brushingthoughts Most people are ready to return to the dentist… but, what happens with a skipped visit? One in three people skipped dental checkups during the pandemic. This means millions of people have gone without removing plaque or having a professional examine their mouth for potentially serious (and preventable or treatable) problems at bay, which made the New York Times proclaim: “The pandemic was bad for our teeth. Will it change oral health forever?” Here’s what happens when you skip a dentist appointment and what to expect when you return. (If you haven’t, consider this a reminder to book an appointment.) 😇 Most people are ready to return to the dentist… but, what happens with a skipped visit? One in three people skipped dental checkups during the pandemic. This means millions of people have gone without removing plaque or having a professional examine their mouth for potentially serious (and preventable or treatable) problems at bay, which made the New York Times proclaim: “The pandemic was bad for our teeth. Will it change oral health forever?” Here’s what happens when you skip a dentist appointment and what to expect when you return. (If you haven’t, consider this a reminder to book an appointment.) 😇 Whitening products are selling like crazy, as mask mandates are lifted across the country and everyone is preparing for strangers to see their mouths again. Newer whitening trends are popping up on places like TikTok, including banana peels 🍌 and turmeric. We’re here to remind you that, at best, there is no evidence that these things are doing anything. At worst, some trends or whitening products may harm your teeth or make them more sensitive. The most important thing to remember? Keeping your teeth healthy is the #1 priority (white teeth ≠ healthy teeth), and professional teeth whitenings are your best bet for both healthy *and* whitened teeth. Whitening products are selling like crazy, as mask mandates are lifted across the country and everyone is preparing for strangers to see their mouths again. Newer whitening trends are popping up on places like TikTok, including banana peels 🍌 and turmeric. We’re here to remind you that, at best, there is no evidence that these things are doing anything. At worst, some trends or whitening products may harm your teeth or make them more sensitive. The most important thing to remember? Keeping your teeth healthy is the #1 priority (white teeth ≠ healthy teeth), and professional teeth whitenings are your best bet for both healthy *and* whitened teeth. B I T E - S I Z E D B I T S These morning habits seem healthy, but they might actually be stressing you out even more. These morning habits seem healthy, but they might actually be stressing you out even more. Coffee can replace energizing effects of the stress hormone cortisol. Here’s the optimal time to drink coffee in the morning, according to your cortisol levels. Coffee can replace energizing effects of the stress hormone cortisol. Here’s the optimal time to drink coffee in the morning, according to your cortisol levels. 2 M I N U T E S , T W I C E A D A Y In some parts of the US, cicada broods are essentially doing their morning routine after 17 years in the ground. In some parts of the US, cicada broods are essentially doing their morning routine after 17 years in the ground. Our memorial day offer is about to end… if you’re thinking about upgrading your brushing/flossing/mouthwash/gum game for a fresh-breathed summer. Get 30% off on all metal oral care with code CELEBRATE30 at checkout thru 5/31. Our memorial day offer is about to end… if you’re thinking about upgrading your brushing/flossing/mouthwash/gum game for a fresh-breathed summer. Get 30% off on all metal oral care with code CELEBRATE30 at checkout thru 5/31. *Coupon Code CELEBRATE30 redeems the offer of 30% off eligible Metal products and free basic shipping for orders containing a refill plan and shipping to the US only. Offer starts at 8:00 AM EST 5/20/2021 ends at 11:59 PM EST on 5/31/2021. This coupon has no cash value, cannot be redeemable for cash, and cannot be combined with any other offers. This offer does not apply to brush heads, floss string refills, floss pod refills or gum refills and their value will not apply to the Offer Total. The offer does not apply towards the purchase of digital gift cards. Tax and shipping charges do not apply toward the order threshold for the discount to apply. Discount cannot be applied to future or separate orders and cannot be split or combined with other coupons or redeemed for cash. Limit one coupon code per order. Coupon codes are void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted. quip reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time. Other conditions apply, for full terms and conditions visit getquip.com/terms. *Coupon Code CELEBRATE30 redeems the offer of 30% off eligible Metal products and free basic shipping for orders containing a refill plan and shipping to the US only. Offer starts at 8:00 AM EST 5/20/2021 ends at 11:59 PM EST on 5/31/2021. This coupon has no cash value, cannot be redeemable for cash, and cannot be combined with any other offers. This offer does not apply to brush heads, floss string refills, floss pod refills or gum refills and their value will not apply to the Offer Total. The offer does not apply towards the purchase of digital gift cards. Tax and shipping charges do not apply toward the order threshold for the discount to apply. Discount cannot be applied to future or separate orders and cannot be split or combined with other coupons or redeemed for cash. Limit one coupon code per order. Coupon codes are void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted. quip reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time. Other conditions apply, for full terms and conditions visit getquip.com/terms. |
