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  Mouthwash is a liquid product used to rinse your mouth, teeth, and gums. Most mouthwashes will contain an antiseptic, which serves to kill  the harmful bacteria that lives around your teeth and on your tongue. Mouthwashes with active ingredients such as fluoride and antimicrobials serve multiple purposes: Helps Prevent Cavities The mouthwashes that contain fluoride incorporate the mineral into the surface enamel, which makes your teeth more resistant to decay. Mouthwash with fluoride coats the teeth to strengthen them and reduce plaque, however it is not a substitute for daily brushing and flossing. Eliminates Bacteria Mouthwashes that contain antiseptic ingredients, such as alcohol and menthol, can reach the cracks between teeth and destroy the bacteria that can lead to cavities, bad breath, and gum-related issues. By killing bad bacteria in the mouth, you inhibit dental plaque on the teeth. Since plaque is what causes inflammation of the gums, using mouthwash can help fight gingivi

  The summer months are here, and many people find themselves outdoors more often than usual. The sun is shining brighter, the sky is bluer, and there's plenty of time for outdoor activities like swimming or playing outside with friends. While summertime has a lot to offer its residents, it also poses some serious risks to skin health. This blog post will give you tips on how to keep your skin healthy while still enjoying the best that summer has to offer. Basic Tips on Protecting Your Skin in the Summer:  Wear a hat and sunglasses when outside for long periods of time, especially if you have thin skin or fair skin that is easily burned.  Apply sunscreen every day before going out into the sunlight (even if just for an hour). Don't forget to apply protective lip balm in the summer when you are outside more often. Consider wearing UV clothing to protect your skin against harmful rays. Keep your skin moisturized with a face moisturizer and body lotion to keep it softer, hydrated,

  Nobody can deny the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting challenges have negatively affected many people’s mental health. In fact, during the pandemic, about 4 in 10 adults in the United States have reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder. Here is some more information about mental illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control.  What is mental illness? Mental illnesses are conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, or behavior, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Such conditions may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic) and affect someone’s ability to relate to others and function each day. What is mental health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Alth

  While germs are always present throughout the year, winter in particular increases your chances to get the common cold and influenza. Now more than ever, with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, people need to ensure their health and increase their immune system. Luckily, there are ways to prevent cold and flu. Here are some tips from The Center for Disease Control and Prevention that help you learn about actions you can take to protect yourself and others from the flu and help stop the spread of germs. Avoid close contact: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others. Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu and other serious respir