Dec 12 2009
The other day, my six-year old niece complained that her dad didn’t brush properly. Her father, amused by this revelation, looked at me and said, “These days, kids think they know it all!” I said that she may be right about our brushing skills. I asked him if he knew there is one correct of [...]
Nov 02 2009
If somebody tells you that you don’t know how to hold a spoon, you will be offended. But actually, it does not matter how you hold it as long as you are able to put the food in your mouth. This logic does not work with all things though. If someone tells you that you [...]
Aug 25 2009
Dental care is all about doing simple things regularly and religiously. Let us look at some of the basic tips on dental care.
Brush at least twice a day. Make sure you brush before you hit the bed. If you can manage brushing after all your meals, you will definitely boast of good dental health all [...]
Aug 24 2009
All of us know how important oral hygiene is, yet we ignore it. At times, we think we maintain good oral hygiene when we don’t. How can you say whether you maintain good oral hygiene or not?
You have no foul breath in your mouth.
There are no food particles present in any part of your mouth.
You [...]
Aug 20 2009
Teeth are finite resource when it comes to our health and best time to start looking after them is when we get our first teeth. Of course children at that 12 month stage have no control over their actions – they rely on us for everything – including dental care.
One of the best way to [...]
Mar 15 2009
Brushing the teeth is not as simple as it sounds. If you do not brush your teeth properly, your mouth can become a safe haven for bacteria directly affecting oral health. Here are some guidelines for brushing the right way.
Choose a toothbrush that has soft bristles. This will ensure that you do not harm your [...]
Jan 12 2009
Most of us have our ways of doing things, which are later found out to be the wrong way, at times harmful. What are we talking about? For starters, we are talking about the way we brush our teeth. Some of us are sincere about brushing twice a day but we may be brushing the [...]
Sep 06 2008
Choosing your toothbrush and toothpaste
Toothbrush: A soft-bristled toothbrush is your best bet. Irrespective of how old you are, use a soft brush. A small-headed toothbrush can help you reach the nook and corners of your mouth. Cleaning is easier with a small-headed toothbrush.
It is important to change your toothbrush every three months. If it is [...]
Jul 12 2008
Overheard at a dentist’s:
After thirty years of existence on earth and twenty-eight years handling the toothbrush, they tell me I have been brushing the wrong way!
You may feel the same way after reading this post. Have we been brushing the wrong way all our lives? How different can the correct way of brushing be from [...]