To help protect your teeth and gums on a daily basis, it is important to establish effective tooth brushing techniques. Establishing an effective oral health care plan in regard to your toothbrush is essential, as your toothbrush is often used to rinse away debris in your mouth and help prevent plaque buildup. The first step… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Toothbrush
Resolve to Take Care of Your Toothbrush
As you prepare your goals for 2018, perhaps start with something simple: take better care of your teeth! This could save you discomfort and hassle. Of course, taking care of your teeth includes taking care of your toothbrush. Be sure to choose a soft-bristled brush that is the right size and shape to reach all… Read more »
Using a Water Flosser
Cleaning between your teeth is extremely important. No matter how well and often you brush, and no matter what kind of mouthwash you use, it is vital that also you clean between your teeth. Plaque, tartar, food debris and acids can build up in those spaces, and they can eventually cause gum disease, tooth decay,… Read more »
Breaking Bad Brushing Habits
For the best oral care, you’ll want to brush your teeth twice a day. However, how you brush can be almost as important as brushing consistently. And bad habits can creep up on even the mightiest of dental hygiene heroes. Hard Times: Did you know that brushing too hard can lead to such dental problems… Read more »
The Harmful Effect of Toothbrush Sharing
Have you ever thought that sharing or borrowing a toothbrush is probably harmless, especially if you rinse the brush off first? In reality, though, you shouldn’t share your toothbrush or ever let anyone else use your brush. As you may know, everyone has different bacteria in their mouth. Toothbrushes can actually harbor bad bacteria, and… Read more »
