Amy Tribe
How many times have you been to the dentist and been asked whether you floss regularly? And how many times have you been able to answer truthfully that you do? Probably not very often. In fact, a recent study found that only half of Americans floss daily, and as many…
Category: Dental
So you have your water flosser. You’ve worked out how to use it, and you can handle the pressure without splashing the whole bathroom and creating a mess. You are well on the way to improving and maintaining excellent oral health. But how often should you use your water flosser?…
You will probably be asked nearly every time you visit the dentist “have you been flossing your teeth regularly?” Not many of us can truthfully say we do. In fact, only half of Americans floss daily, and almost one in five people do not floss at all.Flossing your teeth removes…
As you were likely told as a child, good oral hygiene is extremely important. What you may not know, however, is that poor oral hygiene is not only a cause of tooth decay but also strongly linked with very serious diseases.It’s linked to heart disease and is thought to be related to…
Diana Zambrano
Have you ever wondered why your dentists insist that you floss every day? The answer is plaque. Plaque is that white, sometimes sticky film that appears on and between your teeth. It is formed from millions of bacteria that live in our mouths and feed on the foods we eat…
Susan Tribe
Ultraviolet (UV) light has been used for many years to aid teeth whitening, but how does it actually help the tooth whitening process? If you are considering a tooth whitening procedure, you should be aware of the associated health concerns of UV light and that there are safer alternatives available.Teeth…
Yellowing teeth are an unfortunate fact of aging, sped up by a number of different lifestyle factors such as smoking and drinking. Many people are now turning to teeth whitening methods to restore their pearly whites. Historically, people headed to their dentist for teeth whitening, and although they can give…