Category: Toothbrushing
The History of a Toothbrush
As far back as we can go in history, humans have had teeth. We also know that teeth need to be cleaned if you want to keep them. Failing to brush or clean your teeth daily can result in cavities, gum disease, and other dental problems. However, the toothbrushes and toothpaste we know today have…
Dangers of Brushing Too Hard and Too Fast
When it comes to brushing your teeth, harder is not better. While you may think that aggressive scrubbing is helping to get your teeth extra clean, you could actually be doing more harm than good, especially if you are also rushing through your routine. It is important to check yourself on your brushing habits. Are…
Fun Ways To Use Toothpaste Beyond Your Teeth
There should be no question that your toothpaste is designed to clean your teeth, and that is what we recommend you use it for. However, when you are not squeezing out toothpaste to dazzle your smile, there are some other handy ways to put it to use. Did you know that you can use toothpaste…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Caring for Your Child’s Smile
Caring for your child’s smile is a big responsibility. Your child’s teeth and gums will require specific care at various stages of their growth. Here are some general rules to follow to ensure you stay on track with your child’s oral health: DO take baby teeth seriously. Just because baby teeth eventually fall out doesn’t…
How Clean Is Your Toothbrush?
When it comes to keeping your mouth healthy, your toothbrush is your most powerful weapon. Without your toothbrush, it would be extremely difficult to remove plaque and bacteria and scrub away stubborn stains. However, in order for your toothbrush to keep your smile clean, it must be clean itself. How clean is your toothbrush? If…
How Important Is Mouthwash?
Does your oral hygiene routine end after brushing and flossing? While you are certainly checking off the two most important steps recommended by the American Dental Association, you may be missing out on another beneficial addition. Mouthwash, or mouth rinse, is a great way to boost your brushing and flossing efforts and add preventative profits…
Plaque and Tarter: What You Need To Know
Plaque and tartar. We hear these terms often, but do you know exactly what they mean or understand the difference between the two? Once you do, you are sure to gain important answers to questions about your dental care, including how to prevent gum disease and cavities, why we need to brush twice a day…
Watch Your Tongue
When it comes to your oral hygiene, you probably consider your teeth and gums. While this should certainly be your focus area inside your mouth, there is another area that you need to pay attention to: your tongue. Your tongue, just like your fingerprint, is a one-of-a-kind feature and it can hold powerful information about…
Professional Teeth Cleaning: Why You Need It
Perhaps you consider yourself as having excellent oral hygiene habits, you brush twice a day for two minutes each day with a fluoride toothpaste and you never miss a day of flossing. Your smile is looking and feeling great – so why do you still need to go to the dentist for a routine cleaning?…
5 Reasons Why Your Teeth Are Sensitive
Do you dread that first bite of ice cream because it makes your teeth hurt? Perhaps your tooth sensitivity is so severe that even a cold wind against your teeth makes you wince. Tooth sensitivity is a common dental problem that should never be ignored. Most of the time, you are experiencing actual nerve pain…
