Jan 02 2012
Maintaining Good Hygiene When Wearing a Retainer
People wearing retainers need to make sure to clean it regularly in order to prevent bad breath, mouth infections and other serious health problems.
Archive for the 'Teeth Maintenance' Category
Dec 06 2011
Adding Water Flossing To Daily Teeth Maintenance
Water flossers and other types of oral irrigators can help with daily teeth maintenance and reducing plaque.
Nov 18 2011
Teeth Maintenance Part 2: Manual or Electric Toothbrush?
Manual and a electric toothbrushes are both great choices for keeping up with your teeth maintenance, but which one should you use?
Nov 17 2011
Part 1: How to Pick a Toothbrush
Choosing a toothbrush can sometimes be confusing but there are a couple main characteristics to consider when choosing a good toothbrush.
Oct 07 2011
Maintaining Your Teeth With Braces and Retainers
Braces attract plaque which can stain your teeth if not brushed. If you wear braces, you need to be extra careful cleaning your teeth.
Sep 28 2011
Are You Brushing Your Teeth Correctly?
People brush their teeth differently. Most people don’t realize that there are proper steps and a technique to brushing.
Sep 23 2011
Plaque: An Enemy in Maintaining Healthy Teeth
It’s one of the most common dental issues — an enemy in maintaining a nice smile. Plaque. Plaque. Plaque.
It is highly recommended by all dentists to brush and floss regularly to keep plaque at bay. But, there are habits — or sins — you may have that hinder your battle against this enemy [...]
Sep 20 2011
Keeping Teeth Healthy In The Golden Years
Although important, seniors are reluctant to visit the dentist and may have negative views about dental care.
Sep 18 2011
Desensitizing Sensitive Teeth
Can you say that three times quickly? Desensitizing sensitive teeth is often a sensitive issue for many people. Not being able to eat anything that is hot or cold can put a dampener on most meals, and even affect your social outings. Can sensitive teeth be desensitized? Sometimes, yes. There are products on the market [...]
Sep 07 2011
Tooth Extractions – Why Is It My Decision?
There are times when a dentist will offer a patient a range of treatment options. This includes whether or not a tooth is extracted. They are your teeth, so every procedure can only go ahead following your permission. Sometimes that decision is easy – a bad tooth can be left in place, or the dentist [...]