Posts Tagged ‘teeth and gums’
Toothbrush Choice And Care
Your toothbrush is an essential part of maintaining any oral hygiene regimen.Walking down any oral health aisle in a drug will show you dozens of different toothbrushes and other oral health aids. How do you choose the right toothbrush for you? Also, once you do make that toothbrush selection, do you know how to care…
Read MoreBenefits Of Brushing Before Bedtime
Brushing at bedtime is one of those things that most of us just do, never questioning why. It starts as our teeth develop and our parents brush for us and hopefully we continue it throughout life. Do you know why it is recommended to brush before bedtime? Top Bedtime Dental Hygiene Benefits 1. Remove Buildup…
Read MoreOrange Juice After Brushing?…Yuck!…But Why?
We have all experienced the dreaded foul taste associated with orange juice after brushing. Most adults are aware of this phenomenon but many kids have yet to experience the displeasure firsthand. The question arises, why does tooth brushing change our tastes so dramatically to be able to turn sweet orange juice into a bitter tasting…
Read MoreTop Mistakes We Make When Flossing
Flossing is often overlooked as part our oral hygiene regimen. Although it is often overlooked, it is essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Brushing alone cannot remove food debris and bacteria in and around our teeth. Flossing is able to reach areas in between teeth and in the back areas of the mouth. Flossing…
Read MoreTop Tooth Brushing Mistakes
Tooth brushing has been a part of our lives since we can remember. It has become an activity that, for most, seems to be second nature. Brushing your teeth, as with any habit, can become tedious. You may forget the proper way and get sloppy, or may never have learned proper tooth brushing techniques to…
Read MoreThe Importance Of Six Month Dental Visits
Why do most dentists want you to come in for a cleaning at least every 6 months?? While it might not seem like it is necessary, these regular and routine dental visits are an essential requirement for monitoring and maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Early changes can be detected, and they can be addressed in…
Read MoreDid Cavemen Have Healthier Teeth?
Recent research has uncovered that humans from the stone age had healthier teeth than modern man. Even though dentistry was limited back then, it is believed that dietary factors helped stone age humans maintain their oral health. As man has evolved and industrialized our world it has changed many things including the way we eat.…
Read MorePeriogen + Waterpik: Ultimate Weapon Against Tartar?
Periodontal disease can be very difficult to manage once it begins to progress past its initial reversible stage of gingivitis. The treatment of periodontal disease requires diligence on the part of the patient to maintain regular dentist appointments and routine home care. Professional dental cleanings go a long way to preserving your teeth and gums,…
Read MoreWhat Causes Gingivitis?
Gingivitis is simply inflammation of the gum tissue in the mouth. It is a reversible, non-destructive form of periodontal disease. While there are many causes of gingivitis, the number one cause is poor dental hygiene. Gingivitis can develop as -a side effect to medication -surges in hormones -mouth breathing -dry mouth -poor nutrition -disease state…
Read MoreBedtime Tips For Good Oral Health
Maintaining a good bedtime oral hygiene routine is even more important than your daytime one. A lot can happen overnight while you are sleeping. Food debris and bacteria can wreak havoc on your teeth and gums during sleep time, when there is almost no saliva produced to wash away bacteria. Most of us have more…
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