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Women Have Better Dental Habits

In a nationwide survey, from the American Dental Association, based on telephone interviews with 1,014 adults conducted in December 2003 it was found that:

25% of those surveyed brush their teeth after every meal, reflecting a steady increase. In 2001, that number was 15%; in 2000, it was 18%; and in 1997, it was 12%.
One in five -- 19% -- brush their teeth once a day (almost the same percentage as previous years).
53% brush their teeth twice a day -- a drop. In 2001, it was 60%, in 2000, it was 63%, and in 1996, it was 64%.
Women were more likely than men to brush teeth after every meal: 29% of women vs. 21% of men.
Men were more likely to brush just once a day: 25% of men vs. 13% of women.
Women were more likely to have a dentist than men: 89% of women vs. 75% of men.
As for daily dental floss use, 51% use it, up slightly from 48% in 1997.Maybe it's time men started practicing oral hygiene.

Are you a male that admittedly needs to start developing better oral hygiene habits?

Start by visiting My Dentist USA today to get all the information you need for that sharper, brighter smile.

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11:17 AM

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

My Dentist USA Dental Hygene Tips

It makes sense to take care of the things you love.

Your family. Your home. Your teeth.

Yes, your teeth.

At My Dentist USA, our main goal is to help you find the best qualified dental surgeons in your area, but it's also to help you maintain the health of your teeth and gums. According to the American Dental Association, to maintain healthy dental hygiene, you should:

Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Ideally, brush after each meal and always before going to bed.
Brush your teeth properly. It is recommended to brush for a continuous 2 minutes.
Floss Daily.
Eat healthy - It makes a difference. Good balanced meals are always better for you than snacking. Stay away from candy and other sweets. If you indulge in a sweet, especially a sticky candy, always remember to brush your teeth as soon as possible.
Visit your dentist for check-ups regularly.

This last point is truly the most important thing you can do to ensure oral health. It comes as a surprise to many that no matter how much you brush or how much you floss, the only way to ensure long term oral health is to actually visit your dentist.

Here's to your health!

Thanks for visiting My Dentist USA!

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1:54 PM

Friday, October 3, 2008

Women Have Better Dental Habits

In a nationwide survey, from the American Dental Association, based on telephone interviews with 1,014 adults conducted in December 2003 it was found that:

25% of those surveyed brush their teeth after every meal, reflecting a steady increase. In 2001, that number was 15%; in 2000, it was 18%; and in 1997, it was 12%.
One in five -- 19% -- brush their teeth once a day (almost the same percentage as previous years).
53% brush their teeth twice a day -- a drop. In 2001, it was 60%, in 2000, it was 63%, and in 1996, it was 64%.
Women were more likely than men to brush teeth after every meal: 29% of women vs. 21% of men.
Men were more likely to brush just once a day: 25% of men vs. 13% of women.
Women were more likely to have a dentist than men: 89% of women vs. 75% of men.
As for daily dental floss use, 51% use it, up slightly from 48% in 1997.

Maybe it's time men started practicing oral hygiene. Are you a male that admittedly needs to start developing better oral hygiene habits? Start by visiting My Dentist USA today to get all the information you need for that sharper smile.

Labels: Dental Habits

1:56 PM

Friday, August 8, 2008

Women Have Better Dental Habits

In a nationwide survey, from the American Dental Association, based on telephone interviews with 1,014 adults conducted in December 2003 it was found that:

25% of those surveyed brush their teeth after every meal, reflecting a steady increase. In 2001, that number was 15%; in 2000, it was 18%; and in 1997, it was 12%.
One in five -- 19% -- brush their teeth once a day (almost the same percentage as previous years).
53% brush their teeth twice a day -- a drop. In 2001, it was 60%, in 2000, it was 63%, and in 1996, it was 64%.
Women were more likely than men to brush teeth after every meal: 29% of women vs. 21% of men.
Men were more likely to brush just once a day: 25% of men vs. 13% of women.
Women were more likely to have a dentist than men: 89% of women vs. 75% of men.
As for daily dental floss use, 51% use it, up slightly from 48% in 1997.

Labels: Dental Habits

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