While most people are sold on the idea of brushing their teeth at least twice every day, there are still some who struggle with flossing on a regular basis. It’s true that flossing does take a few extra minutes and it can be difficult to form good flossing habits in the beginning. However, studies show …
In a survey conducted in 2009, a large group of people were asked what age they should bring their children in to see a dentist for the first time. The average answer was 2.5 years old. This may seem like a logical answer. After all, before this age, children barely have any teeth, let alone …
Hopefully everyone is seeing his or her toothbrush at least twice every day. You would think that when it is something we look at so frequently we would be able to easily tell if it is worn out or needs to be replaced. The problem with toothbrushes is, it is what we can’t see with …
All it takes is biting into something cold or even bumping your teeth into the rim of a glass to sense the irritation and pain of sensitive teeth. Those who have sensitive teeth often do not even realize all of the small changes they have made in their daily activities to spare themselves the pain. …
In case you were unaware, brushing alone is not enough to fight cavities and gingivitis. The American Dental Association, along with dentists everywhere, have been preaching for years how important it is to floss at least once a day. When a person flosses once a day and brushes at least twice a day, they are …
As busy Americans, we are all on the go now more than ever. Our busy lives keep us moving day in and day out, often keeping us from doing some of the most essential activities of the day, such as brushing our teeth. Hopefully, most of us are now in the habit of brushing our …
Did you know that, besides tooth decay and gum disease, one of the main reasons people visit their dentist is to combat bad breath? It seems that some people have received just one too many complaints about their breath and want to find out what they can do about it. Related: Why You Should Eliminate …
It seems that more and more people are saying goodbye to traditional toothbrushes and making the switch to an electric one, and for very good reasons too. Simply put, there are some key advantages that are hard to overlook in using an electric toothbrush over a traditional one. Electric toothbrushes have shown to do a …
