DYK? untreated oral diseases can potentially increase your risk of developing other health conditions like bacterial pneumonia. Regular dental checkups can also detect things like diabetes early on.
May is National Dental Care Month, and you can participate when you...
-Tap "Join" above.
-Practice the following good dental habits (and share at least one tip with friends, family, or on social media):
1️⃣ Brush your teeth 3 times a day and floss regularly.
Cleaning your teeth reduces the chances of cavities and keeps your gums healthy.
2️⃣ Reduce the number of sugary snacks you eat and the amount of coffee you drink.
Sugar puts you at a higher risk of cavities, and coffee can discolor your teeth and erode your enamel.
3️⃣ Visit your dentist twice a year.
Regular checkups are a good way to prevent extensive and expensive dental work.
4️⃣ If you smoke, consider quitting.
Smoking can cause tooth discoloration, bad breath, and more!
-Tap "Complete" below, and be sure to share to inspire others to get involved.
Build your helping network by inviting others to join.
📸: YouGov
Source: Suri Dental Group, Locust Family Dentistry
North Carolina pet owners that are struggling to provide for their dogs and cats are getting help.
A grant is funding free vaccinations, microchips, and efforts to keep pets with their families.
📸: Getty Images, The American Kennel Club
Yellow Duck Marketing and Good Year Giving teamed up to build a school in Nicaragua with the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty.
Volunteers even traveled from North Carolina to Central America to kick off the project.
📸: buildOn
A nonverbal student with Autism is showing the world that anything is possible.
She gave the commencement speech at her college graduation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMzXfOv5Io0
📸: Scott L. Hall, USA Today
Ballet Hispánico is celebrating more than 50 years of diversity and inclusion this year.
A new work called "Tiborones" is shining a light on how the media looks at culture and how people develop stereotypes through the lens of the media.
📸: The New York Times, Paula Lobo
In more than 100 years, a river otter has made its appearance in the Detroit River. It’s also a wonderful sign that the ecosystem there is recovering after decades of pollution.
📸: Detroit News
Our friends at Slice Out Hunger sponsored a pizza drop last week in Harlem 🍕 Pizzas went to Uptown Wagon, a Manhattan org helping the homeless. Thanks to iPizza NY for the discount!
Meet Escapade, Marvel's newest superhero who happens to be transgender. It’s happening all in time for Pride too 🏳️🌈
https://www.pride.com/geek/2022/5/11/marvel-introducing-transgender-superhero-just-time-pride
📸: Marvel
Nature lets you be who you are, so we’re hosting a Summer of Pride together with Pattiegonia (she/they) to celebrate you and all the beautiful ways you get outside.
More info + official sweepstakes rules: thenorthface.com/events
👏 We’re a proud sponsor of the first all-Black expedition team that climbed Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world! https://www.fullcircleeverest.com
