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Believe it or not, there could be a lot of things in your mouth right now that you didn’t even realize. Taking care of your oral health is a matter of brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash, but even if you do those things on a regular basis, you could still have foreign contaminants in your mouth that you never knew existed. 1. Bacteria. Yes, there are some types of bacteria that are go…Read More
You just purchased a brand new toothbrush, cracked open the case, and brushed your teeth for a few minutes. It felt great, but the moment you put it in the holder on the sink in the bathroom, you are actually exposing it to some harmful things. A lot of people simply don’t want to think about what could be crawling around on their toothbrush because that’s the one thing they’re going to stic…Read More
You want to do what’s right for your oral care. You brush your teeth twice a day, floss, and rinse with mouthwash. Or maybe you only brush twice a day, once in the morning and once right before you go to bed. If you think that is enough to take care of your teeth and avoid cavities, you’re making some serious mistakes. Below are five signs that could indicate you’re not taking care of your o…Read More
Wisdom tooth is also referred to as a third molar and is one of three molars that are in each quadrant of the mouth. If you were to divide your mouth into four quadrants, upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right, you would have three molars in each quadrant. The third molar is that wisdom tooth. Most wisdom teeth don’t begin to appear until a person reaches at least 17 years of age a…Read More
Most dentists recommend brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash after every meal. However, this may not be practical for everyone. People who are at work and go out to eat lunch may not have a toothbrush with them or the means to properly brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash. Brushing twice a day should be the minimum for any individual who wishes to maintain positive oral health. Eating …Read More
Think your teeth are just one small part of your life? Think again. Oral health can have a significant impact on the rest of your life. Even if you brush your teeth twice a day, that might not be enough to maintain good oral health. You could eventually experience yellow or stained teeth, cracked teeth, bad breath, and more. All of those problems can have a significant emotional impact on your lif…Read More
Researchers have found that a single tooth brush in an average home could be harboring as many as 10 million germs on it at any given time. Even tiny micro organisms could be using your toothbrush as a breeding ground. As disgusting as that may sound, just think about all of the times that you take your toothbrush out, rinse it off, add toothpaste to it, and then put it in your mouth to brush your…Read More
Below are five ways that, not taking care of your oral health, can actually affect your entire life, including a confidence. 1. You may smile less often. People who have poor oral health and don’t take care of their teeth properly may be self-conscious about the way their teeth look. Smiling can have a direct impact on emotional well-being and if you’re not smiling as often as you might if you…Read More
Maybe you take your oral care very seriously. If you do, you likely brush your teeth at least twice a day and more likely after every meal. Dentists consistently recommend that people brush their teeth at least twice a day, but the more often you brush your teeth, especially after eating a meal or snack, the better it’s going to be for your oral health in the long. If you’re brushing your teet…Read More
Dealing with any type of dental pain doesn’t have to slow you down or cause you a great deal of anxiety. The most important thing to realize when you experience pain in your tooth or gums is that it’s your body’s way of trying to indicate a serious problem has arisen. That means you should make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. In the meantime, here are some basic home re…Read More
