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Are You Seeing “Pink In The Sink?”
It’s not too unusual for your gums to bleed a little bit after brushing too hard or accidentally cutting into the sensitive tissue with a piece of dental floss, but it shouldn’t happen on a regular basis and for no apparent reason. Consistent bleeding could be a sign...
What About Flossing?
There are ways to make flossing easier but there is no acceptable way to replace it as part of a healthy routine for oral care. Mouthwash for instance, may leave you with a fresher feeling and the antibacterial type can remove daily plaque buildup, but only from the...
Keep Your Guard Up
Our teeth are vulnerable to decay from the sugary foods and drinks that we consume. We need to be careful not to damage pre-existing dental work by biting down on a piece of hard candy or a chicken bone. After years of day in and day out use our teeth may begin to...
When To Swish
A lot of people include rinsing with a mouthwash as a part of their regular routine for good oral health, others don’t, but those who swear by the benefits of mouthwash are adamant. So what are some of those benefits? The first thing that comes to mind is the...
Time For A Change?
Studies have been made, polls have been taken and the results are in. Dentists do agree that an electric toothbrush will give their patients better results than a manual one can. The rotating bristles and the contemporary designs allows the brush head to get in...
Early Prevention Is Worth The Effort
Do you have plaque buildup? Dental plaque is the result of the sugar or starch from the foods that you eat mixing with the harmful bacteria that thrives in the oral cavity. It is a sticky substance that tends to stay on the teeth once it forms. Even though...