Teaching kids about oral health and the benefits of having a good routine can be tough. Their attention span is short, they’re always on the go, so making them brush for a full two minutes can be a struggle. So how can you get your child’s attention long enough to learn about plaque, tooth decay […]
How To Brush Teeth In Space
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to brush your teeth in space? We’ve previously shared an article about why astronauts need good teeth. In this video we meet Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who shows how space explorers maintain good oral health while in space—by simply brushing their teeth. But this task isn’t […]
Why Astronauts Need Good Teeth
.We all know that astronauts need perfect vision to explore the space. Did you know that they should have good oral health, too? That’s right: astronauts need good teeth! According to European Space Agency officials, this is “because the acceleration forces and vibrations during a flight into space can be very strong”. These acceleration forces can […]
