Here are some thought-provoking statistics from the U.S. to give greater perspective to the importance of dental health. Among other things, these factoids illustrate the never-ending, unremitting nature of maintaining proper oral hygiene. The data below shows the kinds of trouble areas experienced by people of all ages. Maybe it is time to get into […]
If you are are new to water flossing, you may be curious about how often you should do it. Water flossing has become an increasingly popular method of interdental cleaning set to outstrip traditional string flossing, due to effectiveness and ease of use. How often should you water floss? It comes down to individual circumstances. […]
What are water flossers and their benefits? A water flosser, also known as an oral irrigator, is an oral health device designed for in-home dental care. While there are many types, most feature a reservoir to hold water, an electric motor, a pump, and a special nozzle. The motor and pump force a stream of […]
Support for water flossing has grown among dental professionals, who increasingly recommend it even in place of traditional string floss. Here are 7 signs a water flosser might be good for you. 1. You’re String Flossing Technique Is Off Incorrect flossing leaves food debris behind. Threading string floss between teeth, clumsily pulling it out, and […]
Flossing is a crucial part of a child’s dental health as well as adults. Both have different reasons for why traditional methods may be challenging. Regardless, it still must be done to avoid bigger oral health problems down the road. For young children, small hands, lack of manual coordination, and low motivation make daily oral […]
Millions of people around the world suffer from gum disease, the number one cause of adult tooth loss. Periodontal pockets could cause your teeth problems. What are periodontal pockets? Let’s find out how to take care of them. What Are Periodontal Pockets? In a healthy mouth, gums should wrap relatively tightly around the teeth. Even […]
Everyone knows that dentists everywhere recommend daily toothbrushing and flossing. For years the ADA has urged doing so at least twice a day for optimal oral hygiene. In fact, oral health directly affects overall health. When You Don’t Floss Flossing is essential to the health of teeth and gums. It allows you to remove food […]