The average American eats 43 quarts of popcorn during their lifetime, whether that’s topped with butter, kettle-cooked, or comes in a steaming hot bucket at a movie theater. The unfortunate side of popcorn being one of the most popular snacks in the nation is that the kernels are often the cause of dental emergencies. Read on to learn more about how popcorn can impact your smile, and why you should eat with caution.

With spring right around the corner, you’re likely making a list of what rooms you plan to deep clean in the next couple of weeks. From moving the couch and rugs in the living room and vacuuming underneath them to cleaning out under your sink, there are so many areas of the home that haven’t been touched in a year! You can refresh your oral hygiene routine at the same time as you’re cleaning your bathroom, too, ensuring that your smile stays as spick and span as your deep cleaned home. Read on for four ways you can refresh your dental routine while you’re spring cleaning.