Are you planning on heading out of town and you have figured out exactly what you need for your travel experience, your lodging, and your apparel? Do you find that packing for your smile is not always quite as easy because you are so accustomed to simply reaching for your toothbrush and toothpaste without giving… Read more »
Category: Good Hygiene
3 Morning Hygiene Habits To Change
If you brush your teeth every morning, you are likely feeling pretty good about your dental hygiene. You’re doing what you’re supposed to do, so your smile must be benefitting from your dedication, right? Well, sort of. If you’re brushing your teeth successfully, then the answer is yes. However, if you’re letting a few habits… Read more »
FAQs: Am I Getting Enough Fluoride?
Are you worried that you aren’t getting enough fluoride to protect your teeth? Perhaps you are wondering if your child necessarily needs fluoride treatment or if it’s possible to receive too much of this naturally occurring mineral. First, let’s clear one thing up: This substance protects your teeth by strengthening them and offering protection against… Read more »
Quiz: How’s Your Toothpaste?
Are you using the right toothpaste? Is there even a right or wrong option when it comes to choosing the dental hygiene products you use for your daily brushing and flossing? While there is not one particular answer, there are some guidelines you should follow to ensure the choices you make for your preventive care are… Read more »
Kiss Me! I’m … Suffering From Bad Breath
While St. Patrick’s Day is a wonderful time for you to exclaim, “Kiss me, I’m Irish!” to get a quick peck from your significant other – you might find yourself in quite a pickle. If your breath is nice and fresh, all may go off without a hitch. However, if you’re dealing with bad breath… Read more »
Q&A: Your Toothbrush
You know that you are supposed to brush your teeth. You also know that brushing twice a day is a major component that contributes practicing good dental hygiene at home. However, do you know much about the type of brush you should be using for your smile? Or, do you simply feel like you’re taking a… Read more »
Do I Have A Hygiene-Based Disorder?
If you have a hygiene-based disorder, you are dealing with a problem that stems from some error in your preventive care. The good news is that this does not mean you have done anything majorly wrong – it may simply mean that there was one tiny misstep you made along the way that caused your… Read more »
Tips For Top-Notch Floss Purchasing
Chances are good that you will be indulging in some foods during the holiday season that you would otherwise not consume on a daily basis. The result? You may find yourself brushing more than usual – and you might need to pull out some dental floss to remove debris from between your teeth. If figuring… Read more »
The Right Way to Floss Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth is important, but it’s only half of a good hygiene routine. While proper brushing can clean most of the surfaces of your teeth, about a third of each tooth’s surface area is pressed against another tooth. Flossing is the only way to effectively remove food particles and harmful dental plaque from between… Read more »
Dental Plaque – The Focus of Preventive Dentistry
If your smile were the hero of an epic saga, dental plaque would be the main villain. Most people are familiar with the sticky, sometimes fuzzy-feeling substance that coats their teeth and gums from time to time. Yet, they may not realize why much of preventive dentistry focuses on controlling dental plaque. With a firm… Read more »
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