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Bleeding Gums – Why Is This Happening To Me?
As a dental professional I occasionally have a patient that gets my spider sense tingling. From The moment I started cleaning her teeth I knew I was going to be running late, and miss my daughter’s piano recital. Talk about bleeding gums . I...
Best Toothbrush – Top Pics Of A Dental Hygienist
What is the Best Toothbrush?This is the most subjective question you can ask. Some will swear by the latest smartphone-linked sonic brush, while others want nothing more than the hardest manual toothbrush they can snag from the Price Mart. In...
Charcoal Toothbrush – Yes, It’s Better And Here’s Why
Charcoal bristled toothbrushes also called Binchotan, have become the go-to item for those wanting all-natural, trendy oral care.Charcoal is a form of carbonThere are many dietary supplements claiming health benefits of charcoal. Common uses for...
Floss Smell Bad? That’s not good
Why does my floss smell? If the floss smells bad, it means that food particles, usually meat, or some other type of fibrous organic are getting trapped in the space between the teeth. It’s been allowed to sit in this space for 24 plus hours and is...
Gingivitis – Will My Gums Heal?
The short answer is yesBut first, let's look at what this bacterial disease is. Gingivitis is when the gums appear red, puffy and often bleed during brushing or flossing. It’s caused by the overgrowth of bacteria at and below the gum line. The...
Why Does My Floss Smell Bad?
Lets Talk About Floss We have all had that moment when we finally decide to listen to our dentist, dig out the floss and get to work. However, when performing this seemingly benign task we discover an offensive odor. So, what’s going on here, and is this normal? Well,...
Are Electric Toothbrushes Really Better?
Electric vs manual, which one is better? Large oral care companies slap slogans and spend truckloads of money for you to think that electric toothbrushes are better. This simply isn't true. If a manual toothbrush is used correctly and with...
Brushing with Listerine Mouthwash – A Level Up
Brushing with Mouthwash Brush with toothpaste for 1 min Use the Bass method. You may have been taught to brush in circles, or randomly just to knock plaque off, but being mindful of how you brush makes all the difference. Cleaning below the...
Do You Think Like a Dentist when You Brush? You Will Now!
If you don't think and brush like a dentist, there is a 70% chance you’ll get Gum Disease. Most adults brush their teeth like they were taught back in the third grade – Up and down, circles or random scrub. These methods are good for getting the...
Smell That Floss! It Can Tell You A Lot!
Smell That Floss! That’s right, take a big whiff. If it stinks, you’ve got a problem. So just why are we asking you to do this seemingly disgusting act of self-discovery? Because… It allows you to determine if you have gum disease. It’s common knowledge that when...
Sufferin’ Sulcus- How Does Gum Disease Form, and What Is It?
It would be easy to go into a long clinical description explaining gum disease and oral bacterial growth, but that would put you to sleep faster than a freshman accounting classThis is what you really need to know about brushingWhere you see the gum line next to your...
Is Your Tooth Brushing Technique Third-Grade Level?
Tooth brushing technique will impact your health. Just like obesity, gum disease is having a significant impact on our health. It's now linked to Diabetes, Heart Disease, Pancreatic cancer, and Alzheimer’s. These are all preventable with a little bit of...
Keep the hard toothbrushes in the garage.
As dental clinicians, we constantly get this question: What type of bristles should I use? We get it. Shopping for toothbrushes is confusing, especially when it comes to picking the best type of bristles. Obviously, soft ones feel the best, but...
