Face it, as we age, our teeth become worn and dull. One way to limit the dull look is to take control and develop a consistent oral hygene regimen. This effort should include brushing your teeth regularly with a quality, soft bristle toothbrush and the use of dental floss. Nothing else can [...]
If you are like most people, there are areas in your mouth that you may miss when you brush and floss. By brushing and flossing in an effective manner, you can help control plaque and gingivitis. Dental plaque is formed by a bacterial film that is found under the gum line and between teeth, causing [...]
Chelation therapy is a procedure that has and continues to have a lot of supporters and doubters. Science is split right down the middle on whether chelation therapy is a legitimate treatment for ailments such as heart disease and arteriosclerosis. The beginnings of chelation therapy are the only thing that scientists can agree [...]
How Important Is Flossing?
In one word…very! Flossing not only cleans areas of the teeth where
ordinary toothbrushes can’t reach, it is a key factor in preventing gum
disease. Brushing is an excellent beginning, but flossing is a crucial
factor when it comes to keeping healthy teeth. The bacterium that gets
caught [...]
Many of us remember the time from around last November when a flurry of reports citing Tel Aviv University and the University of Rochester suggested we might be brushing with cranberries soon.
The University of Rochester tested the effect of cranberries on a synthetic enamel-like substance, and found that the tart little fruit had strong [...]
So you go to the dentist and you are lucky this time you don’t have any cavities. Your doctor reminds you to brush and floss and you walk out with the manual toothbrush - good for only three months. As you walk out to pay your bill you run your tongue across those dentist cleaned [...]
Brushing your teeth everyday is great, but even the best oral hygiene habits can produce wear on the teeth and produce cavities. Dental sealants are a made of plastic materials that are applied to the back teeth in order to prevent cavities and nooks or crannies forming. This strong material is used to [...]
We can all use some foolproof tips for avoiding plaque. Plaque is an aggregation of harmful bacteria that collects on our teeth and gums, showing up as a fuzzy, whitish coating near the gum line. If plaque is allowed to build up and isn?t removed on a regular basis, it inevitably leads to tooth decay [...]
If you?ve ever witnessed someone suffer a stroke, you understand the humbling nature of this disease. It can reduce the mightiest human being to an immobile, helpless creature. Impairment of crucial functions like speech, walking, and control of bowel and bladder can wrench control from the body in a moment.
Even perpetually youthful TV personality Dick [...]
Do you have gap between your teeth and want to improve your smile? There are two easy steps to improve your smile. You should brush your teeth everyday and you should close your gap by wearing “Teeth Effect Bands” to pull your teeth together.
Using toothpaste helps get rid of plaque and left over food. [...]
