Aug 18 2010
I know many of you yawn when you hear the word ‘routine’ after ‘dental care‘. You are always looking for the word ‘tips’ after ‘dental care’, aren’t you? Today, I thought of making your day. So, I won’t talk about the routine anymore, but I won’t talk about dull and boring tips either. Today, I [...]
Aug 17 2010
The other day, at a friend’s party, someone was going gaga about a new electric toothbrush he bought. While it is fine to go for a fancy gadget, don’t depend only on that for your dental health. And more often than not, we forget the simple things. Do you take proper care of your oral [...]
Aug 16 2010
Each one of us is proud of a certain habit. Sometimes, a habit of pride causes problems in your life. Yes, a certain habit can wreak havoc with your smile. If you are proud of any of the habits mentioned in this post, quit at once.
Oh, I drink coffee throughout the day! It helps [...]
Aug 14 2010
How often have you been asked for advice – on absolutely anything? Most of the times, we aren’t sure when we are asked for an opinion or advice. After today’s post, however, you will know what to tell people if they ask you for dental advice.
First of all, the moment anybody asks you or [...]
Aug 13 2010
Do you have to chew gum frequently because your mouth stinks? Are your teeth stained? You may be giving way too much freedom to bacteria in your mouth. And bacteria are organisms even though they are extremely tiny. But there are tiny organisms having a field day in your mouth if you don’t care about [...]
Aug 12 2010
Who would not want to keep his teeth and the smile for as long as he lives? So, if you love your teeth, here’s what you should do.
Get tooth errors rectified
Don’t let your smile be affected by worn out, chipped teeth or gaps between teeth. Treatments using veneers, crowns, bridges and bonding can rectify the [...]
Aug 09 2010
You already know brushing is important. You already brush two times in a day. What more can I probably tell you about brushing? Lots, actually. Read on.
Do you spend enough time brushing your teeth?
Brush your teeth for at least two-three minutes. Play your favorite song while you brush. This way, you will not only [...]
Aug 08 2010
Dental care is supposed to be straightforward, and yet there are questions that bother us every now and then. The other day, a friend’s 10-year old daughter asked me as to which toothpaste she should use. Later, I came to know that she was pestering her parents to get her a certain fruit-flavored toothpaste. As [...]
Aug 06 2010
Someone the other day asked me what the secret of good dental health is. I smiled and said, “good dental habits.” His reaction? He said, “Aw! I thought you would say a good dental care regime.” A good dental care routine is a good dental habit. And avoiding bad dental habits is another good dental [...]
Aug 05 2010
Brushing and flossing go hand in hand when it comes to cleaning your teeth. And yet most of us ignore flossing. Now, if you are one of those who think flossing is unnecessary, let me tell you why it is important.
Flossing helps clean those places in your teeth that the brush cannot reach, like [...]