IMPROVE YOUR DENTAL HEALTH AND SAVE THE PLANET ONE BRUSH AT A TIME

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IMPROVE YOUR DENTAL HEALTH AND SAVE THE PLANET
ONE BRUSH AT A TIME

• https//integritydental.com.au/

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• One Brush at a Time Dental health and saving the
  planet are not at face value. However, the
  picture changes somewhat when you realize that
  Australia throws away a staggering 30 million
  toothbrushes each year. In terms of plastics,
  thats 600,000kg of plastic consigned to
  landfills. And as we all know, plastic never
  truly decomposes. It just separates into
  mico-pieces that contaminate the environment. In
  other words, every single toothbrush made since
  the 1930s is still living on as a contaminant. So
  the question is, how can we maintain our dental
  health whilst still doing our bit for Mother
  Earth?

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CHANGE MY TOOTHBRUSH?

• Most dentists will recommend that its optimal
  for your dental health to change your toothbrush
  once every three months. The wear and tear they
  are subject to daily cause the bristles to break
  down and become less effective at eradicating
  plaque from teeth and gums, which in the
  worst-case scenario could lead to gingivitis.
  Additionally, fungus and bacteria can accumulate
  in the bristles if not rinsed properly. Always
  store the brush upright, and ensure it is
  uncovered. And remember, after a cold or any
  other infection, its wise to replace your
  toothbrush because the germs can hide in the
  bristles and put you at risk of reinfection.

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WHAT SOLUTION WORKS BEST FOR MY DENTAL HEALTH AND
THE PLANET?

• Plastic is the most common material that
  toothbrushes are made out of. Yet the tide is
  turning and there are a growing number of
  solutions that work best for your dental health
  and the planet. More and more brands are
  manufacturing toothbrushes made out of bamboo,
  which degrades far quicker than plastic if placed
  in a landfill, and if you remove the bristles
  first, it can also be composted. Bio-based
  plastic toothbrushes are another viable option.

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MOVING TOWARD A PLASTIC-FREE DENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

• At Integrity Dental, we are committed to your
  dental health and that of the planet. Before the
  invention of plastic, toothbrushes were made from
  natural materials for centuries. The toothbrush
  is one of the worlds greatest inventions.
  Toothbrushes, the planet, and your dental health
  deserve a plastic-free future.

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Integrity Dental

• Angelica Astrom

• [phone]

• reception_at_integritydental.com.au

• https//integritydental.com.au/