Dr. Mark Burhenne | Dentist
@askthedentist
1. If you wake up with a dry mouth, you’re not just thirsty—you’re mouth breathing all night. That means more cavities, bad breath, and way less oxygen to your brain. Tape your mouth. Train your nose. It will change your life.
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Just because it’s fruit doesn’t mean it won’t cause cavities. Dried fruit is often WORSE than candy because of how it sticks in the grooves of the molars like in this diagram. As a dentist who practiced for over 40+ years this is often the piece of advice I give that shocks parents the most.
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