On average, we spend a third of our day at work. While at work, we eat lunch and often grab a snack from the vending machine or birthday cake from the lunchroom. Do you clean your teeth during the long workday? Here are a few tips for keeping your smile healthy at the workplace:
- Keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in your desk, locker or lunchbox and brush after eating. Or try the single-use toothbrushes, preloaded with toothpaste (Ex: Colgate Wisps).
- If you are embarrassed to brush your teeth at work, try rinsing your mouth with mouthwash.
- Chewing sugarless gum will increase saliva production and neutralize acids in the mouth that cause tooth decay.
