1) A sore or ulcer that hasn’t healed in two weeks ESPECIALLY if it’s painless 2) A white or red patch on your tongue, gums, or inner cheek

✨🚫 STOP “in-and-out” floss swipe. ✅ START using the right flossing technique: gently curve the floss into a “C” shape around each tooth and glide it below the gumline. Can you spot the difference?

Goldfish crackers may seem like a harmless snack, but they’re one of the worst foods for your teeth! They, like other simple starches, turn into sugar quickly, feeding harmful bacteria that lead to tooth decay and bad breath.

Lies we’ve been told about cavities: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 1. Cavities are caused by sugar. Sugar feeds the bacteria, but the cavity only forms when your mouth stays acidic long enough to pull minerals out of enamel.

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So here’s what that actually looks like: Someone does everything right. They see their cardiologist. They watch their diet. They take their medication.

You might feel clean after brushing (or after a quick shower), but without flossing (or wiping), you’re leaving the worst stuff behind. Both flossing and wiping remove trapped, decomposing material 💩

The 90s, for me, were about striking out on my own in private practice (after being fired from my first job out of dental school) and my wife and I becoming parents to three incredible women. Feels like yesterday! #nineties #dentist #bayarea #90s #90sdad

Crazy fact: the organ that has the biggest impact on how long (and how well) you live… Is your oral microbiome — the community of bacteria in your mouth.

If your dentist only checks for cavities, they’re missing something your gastroenterologist would want to know about. A 2024 meta-analysis of 16.6 million people found that gum disease is associated with a 21% increased risk of colorectal cancer - consistent across 19 studies.

Lawrence O'Donnell: ...“Donald Trump is now just 27 days away from completing the 80th year of his life. And on this the 338th day of Donald Trump’s 80th year, he finally said: ‘I don’t want to be stupid.’ ..... Too late Donald. ...Too late!” Full video: youtu.be/7DTTPfnWYHc

Great Valkyries defense, and Kayla Thornton takes it coast to coast. Golden State on a run. #WNBA

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Fairfax County is ranked 3rd nationally for releasing deportable individuals despite ICE detainers. Over 1,000 released between 2022-2025. Is this public safety? #FairfaxCounty #SanctuaryCity #PublicSafety #ICE

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Dahlias are worth the extra work. Thank you for supporting small businesses; your choices matter. Btw, Epstein. #flowers #garden #farmlife

In the dead of the night, Republicans tried to pass a shady FISA bill that lets the government continue to violate your rights without a warrant. Thankfully we defeated Speaker Johnson and the White House’s amateur attempt to jam it through without real debate. This overreach won't fly.

Israel and U.S. Strike Iran #news #politics #israel #Iran #trump

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Candidates in the race for California governor weigh in on a proposed wealth tax.

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On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women of the United States military who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom and democracy.

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Just gonna gather some facts and my thoughts about the hantavirus cruise ship... The captain told the passengers the first person died of natural causes and the ship was safe. This was three and half weeks ago (12 April).

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"Sword Peak" (Jianfeng) located in the Shennongjia National Nature Reserve in Hubei Province, China. Millions of years ago, this area was an ocean floor made of thick layers of limestone. Earth's movements pushed these layers upward, creating vertical fractures. #nature #geography #science

Post an actor or actress that starts with the letter S (First or Last) Queen Bea of course!

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I had the opportunity to sit down with Keaton Wagler, one of the fastest-rising prospects in the NBA Draft! FULL CONVERSATION ON YOUTUBE: Original post

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📄 Why are the Epstein files hitting the UK so much harder than the US? Following the downfall of Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Piers Morgan calls for heads to roll in America too 🇺🇸 WATCH the FULL INTERVIEW on YouTube 🔗 youtu.be/XkH_xZmUXl4?si… #Peston

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I don't give a rats ass where he has his "boot-licking" meeting. Apparently, his Dr.'s visit is bad enough that he needs another "ego-boost". Don't go away mad donnie-boy, just go away.

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Most of Steyer’s paid online influencers don’t even live in California. This one says she has supported Tom Steyer “from the get go” — “I do my own research, one of the people that so hold deep respect is Bernie Sanders — he has endorsed Tom Steyer.” www.instagram.com/reel/DY8_--t...

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🤖 SF Giants on NBCS Eric Haase gets one back with a big fly 💥

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☝️March 23 is ACA's 16th Anniversary. I would be remiss if I didn't REMIND you tax credits would have made this program ACCESSIBLE & AFFORDABLE for MILLIONS vs this endless war that Donald Trump has started. NEVER FORGET what John McCain did for MILLIONS with his👎 in 2017! Trump doesn't like POWs.😡🤬

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The world was watching China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship lift off last week. With Western media calling the mission a key step toward China's crewed moon landing goal, with particular attention on the one-year in-orbit stay experiment this time.

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Legend of the Liquid Sword (Dir: Yeung Wai-Yip, Wong Jing, Action Dir: Lau Shung-Fung) If you can suffer through some pretty lame comedy, there's some pretty spectacular action to be seen in this early Aaron Kwok starrer. Let's rock with the Kwok!

Santiago is among the world’s best cities to raise a family. 🇨🇱 The Chilean capital ranked as the #1 city in the Americas for family well-being — ahead of cities such as Mumbai, New York and Toronto. Learn more 👉 www.marcachile.cl/2zac

🏠️ ¿Sabías que hay vivienda protegida en España sujeta a plazos temporales, que después pasa al mercado libre? ➡️ Madrid bajó los plazos de protección a 15 años en 2009. ➡️ Andalucía los redujo de 30 a entre 7 y 15 en 2020. ➡️ Extremadura los rebajó de 30 a 20. ➕️ 🔗 civio.es/lo-publico/2...

⛔ The #Trümp administration openly admits to a massive government 'purge'. 👁️ Top officials confirm a new executive order designed to systematically fire any federal workers who resist their extreme agenda. #Washington is actively destroying all institutional oversight‼️

Tweak Rust error messages instead of building a whole new language. #rust #programming #ai

Los humedales son puntos clave en las grandes rutas migratorias. Su conservación favorece la conectividad ecológica y ayuda a que miles de aves puedan completar uno de los fenómenos más extraordinarios de la naturaleza 🐦🌿 #LifeHumedales

Trump and Stephen Miller built up a paramilitary force at DHS that they essentially promised immunity, and set it loose on American communities. I'm not going to write a blank check for a federal agency that refuses to distinguish between American citizens and violent criminals.

Conservatives advocate bullying small children

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