{"id":301,"date":"2024-04-20T15:55:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T15:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/?p=301"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:24:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T16:24:27","slug":"eco-friendly-dental-tips-for-earth-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/20\/eco-friendly-dental-tips-for-earth-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Earth Day with These Eco-Friendly Dental Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_567012147__1714406274_67705-1-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"a group of friends planting a tree for Earth Day\" class=\"wp-image-303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_567012147__1714406274_67705-1-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_567012147__1714406274_67705-1-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/AdobeStock_567012147__1714406274_67705-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>April 22<sup>nd<\/sup> is Earth Day, which is the birthday of the modern environmental movement that started in 1970. It serves as the perfect time for individuals to reflect on their own habits and what changes, if any, they could make to incorporate less wasteful, low environmental impact habits into their lives. Across the globe, billions of people participate in this historic day\u2014do you know how you\u2019ll be celebrating? Read on to learn about four eco-friendly changes you could make to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental hygiene<\/a> routine to make your life just a little greener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try Toothpaste Tablets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year across the globe, an estimated 1.5 billion plastic tubes from toothpaste are thrown into landfills or the ocean. These single-use plastic tubes then go onto litter local habitats, damage soil, and affect groundwater. Today, tubes of toothpaste aren\u2019t your only option. In fact, fluoride toothpaste tablets are becoming a popular choice for households across the country. Their plastic-free packaging allows for more eco-friendly disposal, and they include many, if not all, of the same important cavity-preventing ingredients as toothpaste that comes in tubes. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ditch Floss Picks for a More Effective Alternative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Floss picks are incredibly useful, especially for those who have a difficult time using regular dental floss. However, they are also made from single-use plastic, which can go against environmental commitments that you have. If you benefit from the ease-of-use of flossing picks, try investing in a handheld water flosser. Today, these are sleeker and easier to use than ever before. They\u2019re also said to be more effective at removing stubborn plaque from not just between teeth, but also on their back surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invest in a Reusable Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you use plastic toothbrushes that you have to throw out every three months? Although electric reusable toothbrushes are larger up-front investment, they offer a variety of dental health-improving features, like apps that can track your brushing progress. Plus, instead of having to dispose of an entire toothbrush every few months, you\u2019ll just need to replace the brush head!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Forget to Turn Off the Faucet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you brush your teeth, do you leave your faucet running even though you aren\u2019t actually using the water? One great way to conserve your water use, helping you save on your bills, as well as divert less water from your local rivers, is to turn off your sink faucet while you\u2019re finishing up your oral hygiene routine. Just use it when you need it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Arrechea has over 20 years of experience practicing dentistry and loves seeing her patients smile and feel confident in their oral health. She\u2019s proud to offer removable full and partial dentures as well as relining services to help her patients get the most out of their replacement teeth. To learn whether your dentures need to be adjusted, visit Daily Smiles Dental Dallas\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 214-624-6221 today to schedule an examination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 22nd is Earth Day, which is the birthday of the modern environmental movement that started in 1970. It serves as the perfect time for individuals to reflect on their own habits and what changes, if any, they could make to incorporate less wasteful, low environmental impact habits into their lives. 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