Cheesy Grin or Painful Pucker? Conquer National Toothache Day 🦷 with Pizza Power!🍕(Emoji-A-Day) ✨

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Hey Moji Maniacs! 

Today's Emoji-A-Day post is a day of delicious contradictions, so hold onto your taste buds, folks! It is National Pizza Day and National Toothache Day! One promises cheesy grins and gooey goodness, the other whispers warnings of discomfort and ouchies!  😢

Not too worry, pizza lovers! We're not here to rain on your pizza parade. Instead, we're celebrating both occasions with a fun and edutational twist - can you enjoy pizza without succumbing to toothache woes? 🤔

Before we dig into the deliciousness, we are going arm ourselves with some dental defense tips. And yeah, yeah, yeah... we know that you probably know many of these, but are you really protecting your chompers as best you can? If you want to enjoy your precious pizza for many years to come - it REALLY pays to know your dental defenses. So please, just take a quick review and hey, you might learn something new! 🧐

Here we go:

• Brush twice a day for 2 minutes each time, reaching every corner of your smile. ⏲️
• Floss once a day to remove sneaky food particles between teeth. It's not just about plaque removal, it's about stimulating your gums and reducing inflammation! 😃
• Limit sugary drinks and snacks, especially after indulging in pizza. Remember, sugar feeds the cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth! 🦠🪥
• Schedule regular dental checkups and cleanings to keep your smile sparkling. ‍⚕️
• Don't neglect your tongue! - Plaque can also build up there, leading to bad breath and other problems. Gently brush your tongue every time you brush your teeth. 😝
• Consider mouthwash - It reduces acid, cleans hard-to-reach areas, and re-mineralizes teeth. While not essential, it can be a helpful additional  tool to bring things into balance especially for children or older adults who may struggle with brushing and flossing. 😁
• Drink more water - It's the best beverage for overall health, including your mouth. Plus, it helps wash away food and drink residue after meals. 🫗
• Eat crunchy fruits and vegetables - Fresh produce is packed with fiber and helps stimulate your jaw, keeping your teeth clean and healthy. Ditch the mushy processed stuff and get those jaws working!  🥦🍎🥒🥕
• Limit sugary and acidic foods - Sugar turns into acid, which erodes tooth enamel and leads to cavities. Be mindful of sugary treats and acidic fruits, teas, and coffees. ☕️🍵🧋

• X-ray Vision - In 1896, X-rays first revealed a bullet hiding in a patient's jaw! Talk about an eye-opening (or rather, jaw-opening) discovery! 🩻
• 32 Pearly Whites - Adults typically sport 32 teeth (wisdom teeth excluded). Now imagine brushing each one individually... whew! 🦷
• Mighty Masseter - Meet the champ of chewing muscles - the masseter! Its strength surpasses even bone, proving your bite packs a punch, but please chew your pizza gently! 💪
• Enamel's Tough Armor - Don't underestimate your enamel! This super-strong shield protects your teeth better than bone, making it the body's toughest material. 🦴
• Snail's Super Chompers - Snails don't mess around when it comes to teeth! These tiny creatures boast over 25,000 of them. Wonder who volunteered to count them? 🐌
• Garlic & Cloves to the Rescue - Before modern dentistry, natural numbing remedies like garlic and cloves were used to combat toothaches. 🧄
• Bite Like a Beast - The title for strongest bite goes to an American woman, clocking in at a jaw-dropping 2,560 Newtons of force! 🫦
• Dental Education Takes Root - In 1840, the first dental school sprouted in Baltimore, paving the way for future generations of healthy smiles. ‍⚕️
• NYC's Pizza Pioneer - The first pizzeria in the US, Lombardi's, opened its doors in 1905, bringing a taste of Italy to Manhattan. 🍕
• Cosmic Crust - Astronauts haven't missed out on pizza! In 2015, Scott Kelly even enjoyed a slice in space! Talk about out-of-this-world dining! 👨‍🚀
• Luxury Slice - Craving a decadent bite? The world's most expensive pizza features lobster, caviar, and truffles, setting you back a cool $12,000! 🦞
• Pineapple, Friend or Foe? - The debate rages on! Does pineapple belong on pizza? Share your thoughts in the comments!🍍
• Pepperoni Reigns Supreme - When it comes to toppings, pepperoni takes the crown, followed by mushrooms and sausage. What's your favorite combo? 🍄

- Eiji Yoshikawa

- Jennifer Lawrence

- Anna Quindlen

• Moji Mashup 🦷+ 😋  = ? 
  In this Moji Mashup we paired the Tooth 🦷 emoji with the  Face Savoring Food 😋 emoji - because of the YUM factor that we feel on Pizza Day! Check out our Facebook or head on over to Pinterest to see what  we cooked up in the Google Emoji Kitchen today! 🍕

• Pizza on Emojipedia 🍕
  Dig into the pizza description and tech origin details, and unique emoji design versions across different platforms at Emojipedia, the ultimate emoji encyclopedia! 📚📲

• Playlist - Cheesy groovin' grins or soothing smilin' songs? Get a mix of both in today's Smile & Sing Playlist! 

• All I Eat is Pizza - Koo Koo
• Pizza Boy USA - Lou Monte (with Joe Reisman & His Orchestra)
  
• That's Amore - Dean Martin
• Pineapple Pizza - Chaii
  
• Don't - Ed Sheeran
  
• Numb - Lincoln Park

• Teeth - Lady Gaga
  
  
• White Teeth Teens - Lorde
• The Joker - Steve Miller Band
• Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd

There you have it! A whirlwind tour of teeth, pizza, and all the fun (and maybe a little pain) that comes with them. Whether you're grinning wide over a pizza masterpiece or facing a potential toothache, a healthy dose of laughter and creativity can brighten any day. 🌞

Before you head off to indulge or conquer that dental appointment, here's a thought: send this post to a friend who might be facing either a feast or a filling! A little reminder that even the cheesiest grin or the most painful pucker can be overcome with a smile (and maybe a slice of pizza once the coast is clear!). 🦷🍕

Spread the joy of healthy smiles, delicious pizza, and, of course, a good laugh! Don't forget to share your #CheesyGrin or #PainfulPucker creations and tag us! Until next time, keep smiling (and flossing)! See ya tomorrow another emoji adventure  tomorrow! Keep believing in yourself! We believe in you! ✨

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