A recent Delta Dental Survey found a shocking stat on flossing. As per the study, sixty percent of Americans don’t floss at least once a day and twenty percent don’t floss at all! To put things in perspective, nearly 200 … Continued
‘Prophylaxis’ originates from Greek and Latin, meaning ‘act of guarding’. Dental prophylaxis is a dental care to prevent gum disease and other complications. It involves an examination of your oral health and procedures done for teeth cleaning. This could range … Continued
You’ll be shocked to know that you may still have plaque between your teeth even if you brush your teeth for two minutes twice or thrice a day. That’s because a regular toothbrush only reaches just about two-thirds of the … Continued
Let’s be honest, we all have rubbed our tongues against our teeth at some point in life. Nothing can beat the feeling when the teeth are squeaky clean and the tongue slips on smoothly. But if the teeth feel fuzzy … Continued
Appropriate cleaning and flossing of your teeth are vitally important for healthy teeth and gums. Especially when you have braces, maintaining oral hygiene becomes a bit of a complex process as you have to take care of the brackets and … Continued
Thinking about teeth whitening? Have too many questions in mind? More and more people are taking advantage of the dental industry’s advancements to make their smile better. Improved self-esteem with a beautiful smile, entices people to go for teeth whitening. … Continued
Kids should be taught to follow proper oral hygiene habits as soon as they turn two. Insufficient cleaning leads to the formation of plaque, and ignoring the same ultimately leads to gingivitis. Parents must ensure that children brush their teeth … Continued
Regular flossing and tooth brushing with usual toothpaste cannot help in eliminating certain bacteria. In some cases, brushing does not affect the tartar or plaque accumulated on teeth at all. Remember, unattended bacteria left within multiple gaps release toxins that … Continued
Data released by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry suggests that a considerable percentage of the population thinks maintaining good oral health is crucial. However, nearly 74 percent of the people fail to take their kids to a dental office … Continued
You probably know that you should get a cleaning from your dentist every 6 months – but did you know the reasons for it? One of the biggest is that most people simply don’t know how to brush their teeth … Continued