Pop star Jessica Simpson is in the news a lot this weekend. Not for a hot new relationship or a new song release, but because of her admission that she brushes her teeth only three times a week.
"My teeth are so white and I don't like them to feel too slippery but I do use Listerine and I do floss everyday," she told Ellen Degeneres. "But I don't brush them every day."
Oh. My. Goodness. First, if you have a smile as beautiful as Jessica's, you'd think you'd want to do everything in your power to keep it looking great.
"Many people are concerned primarily with how their smile looks," says Dr. Bradley Jergins. "But, if you don't take care of your teeth, your gums and your overall dental health, your beautiful smile will fade."
Dr. Jergins says that some patients come into the office and ask for teeth whitening or other cosmetic procedures without being willing to have their teeth examined first.
He says, "If you just tend to the appearance without first taking into account dental health, it's like building a house on a foundation of sand, or putting a fresh coat of pain on your house when there's termite damage underneath."
Dr. Jergins' advice for Jessica? "First, be thankful for your white teeth and enjoy your friendly smile, but I would recommend not brushing just once every day, but at least twice every day. As a performer, your appearance is part of your livelihood -- something you should take care of most carefully."
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