Evaluation Center for HIV and Oral Health Boston University School of Public Health Health & Disability Working Group Interesting oral facts…
What do Chocolate and Oral Sex have to do with one another?
Chocolate + Oral Sex Two much of a good thing? Depending on the brand, some flavored condoms do have sugar in them So be sure to check if the condoms are sugar free so you can have your chocolate and oral sex too! Both can be orgasmic whether enjoyed separately or together!
Other reasons oral health can be important…
Being able to SMILE! People who have healthy teeth are more likely to want to smile and here are some of the benefits of smiling proven through various studies: Can put you in a better mood It can be contagious Helps to relieve stress Boosts your immune system Lowers your blood pressure Releases Endorphins “feel good” chemicals. Lifts the face and makes you look younger Helps you stay positive Makes you seem successful
Friendly or Not???
Yummy! Sure, millions of dollars and airbrushing don’t hurt, but the point is that a smile can be a social statement.
Approachable?
How about now?
No thanks!
Oral Health Fact More than 300 types of bacteria make up dental plaque. So unless you want these guys partying hard in your mouth, brush and floss daily.
Cows don't have upper front teeth, but they can help you protect your teeth from cavities. Dairy products such as cheese contain calcium, proteins, and fats that protect against acids.
In 1994 a prison inmate in West Virginia braided floss into a rope, scaled the wall and escaped.
During the Middle Ages in Germany, you would have been advised to kiss a donkey in order to relieve your toothache. Don’t enjoy going to the dentist? It could be worse…
Who said dental equipment couldn’t be used for fun? Another use of dental dams is during vaginal-oral sex and anal-oral sex to protect against the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. Dental Dams, also known as Rubber Dams are rectangular sheets of latex used in dentistry.
Why does oral health matter to you?