Sun’s Out, Gums Out
Sun’s Out, Gums Out
Who knew dentist and cool
could appear in the same sentence? Stylish startups—Lydian Dental, with its
fleet of RV-esque clinics; Floss Bar, the Drybar of dentistry; and Cocofloss, a
floss line so chic, it’s sold at Anthro—have us more excited about oral care
than anyone should be. Except maybe the pros behind them. We prodded them for
summer-smile tips
FOLLOW TH E ON E - FOR- O NE RU LE
“Sugary, acidic beverages like rosé strip your teeth of key minerals, weakening enamel and putting you at risk for erosion. To help prevent
sugar from clinging to your teeth and acid from sitting in your mouth, drink a glass of water for each glass of wine you sip.” —Chrystle Cu, DDS, Cocofloss cofounder
“Sugary, acidic beverages like rosé strip your teeth of key minerals, weakening enamel and putting you at risk for erosion. To help prevent
sugar from clinging to your teeth and acid from sitting in your mouth, drink a glass of water for each glass of wine you sip.” —Chrystle Cu, DDS, Cocofloss cofounder
LI GHTEN TO BRIGHTE N
“We all want white teeth, especially for summer. The best at-home products have peroxide, as it tackles below-surface stains. But natural
options are everywhere. Charcoal can help remove temporary surface
stains, such as those from red wine, tea, and cofee.” —Geri Robin, DMD,
Floss Bar and private dentist
“We all want white teeth, especially for summer. The best at-home products have peroxide, as it tackles below-surface stains. But natural
options are everywhere. Charcoal can help remove temporary surface
stains, such as those from red wine, tea, and cofee.” —Geri Robin, DMD,
Floss Bar and private dentist
CHOMP FOR YOUR CHOMPERS
“The more you sweat, the less saliva you may produce—blame dehydration The problem with that? Saliva has proteins and minerals that rebuild enamel, plus antimicrobial properties to kill bacteria. Eat crunchy veggies like celery to keep spit going.” —Joshua Turnbull, DDS,
Lydian Dental cofounder and CEO
“The more you sweat, the less saliva you may produce—blame dehydration The problem with that? Saliva has proteins and minerals that rebuild enamel, plus antimicrobial properties to kill bacteria. Eat crunchy veggies like celery to keep spit going.” —Joshua Turnbull, DDS,
Lydian Dental cofounder and CEO
Source: Women's health
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