Category: Toothbrushing
Do You Brush Your Tongue?
Did you realize that your mouth is a bustling hub for bacteria, outnumbering the cells in your body? While brushing your teeth effectively reduces cavity-causing bacteria, it’s essential not to overlook your tongue, where a significant portion of mouth bacteria resides. Neglecting to brush your tongue after diligently cleaning your teeth could compromise your oral…
Oral Care for Your Baby
It may be six months or more before you see your baby’s first tooth emerge and several months after that until they have a mouth full of teeth. However, that doesn’t mean you get a free pass on your baby’s oral hygiene until then. Many parents do not realize the importance of early preventative dental…
Toothpaste: How Much Is Too Much?
If your children have ever seen a toothpaste ad or commercial, they have likely witnessed a very generous amount of toothpaste perfectly swirled across the bristles of a toothbrush. But is this really an appropriate amount of toothpaste, especially for a child? There answer is no. Your child should only be brushing with a “pea…
Getting to the Root of Your Sensitive Teeth
What are your sensitive teeth trying to tell you? If you experience slight or severe pain when you eat or drink something hot or cold, you are not alone. Tooth sensitivity is a common dental problem that affects approximately 1 in 3 people. Your sensitive teeth may be so severe that even walking outside in…
The Power Of Your Toothbrush
Although there are still a majority of people that still use a manual toothbrush, a growing number are choosing to go with power when it comes to their daily oral hygiene routine. Power toothbrushes were first introduced to the US in 1960, and they have come a long way since. At the end of the…
