According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by the year 2060, in the United States, 24% or 98 million people will be aged 65 or older. As the population of the elderly increases, more and more people are finding themselves in a compromised situation when caring for their […]
Oral B Electric Toothbrush Heads-Which One Is A Bad Choice?
Oh my goodness! Who knew there were so many choices? You have worn out the head on your Oral B electric toothbrush. It is time to buy a new one. Do you even know what to look for? Oral B electric toothbrush heads are highlighted in this discussion because Oral […]
Best Way to Use a Waterpik-What You Need to Avoid
You just saw your dentist. You were told that you need to floss more. Guess what? You hate to floss. Enter the Waterpik. This is an amazing solution for those of you who don’t want to floss (or can’t stand to floss). So, you have purchased your Waterpik. What do […]
What’s the Best Gum for Your Teeth? (3 Ways How to Know)
A biohack is described as a process of making small changes to your lifestyle and seeing how your body feels after giving it time to adjust to the small change. There is an easy hack or tweak you can make when it comes to your oral health that can reap […]
Mouthwash For Coronavirus?-It’s Not That Easy
Dental professionals everywhere are now turning to “pre-procedural” rinses. These are thought to help prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading through the air as aerosols during dental procedures. This has the public interested in whether mouthwash can help protect them at home against the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Can you use […]
What Do Energy Drinks Do to Your Teeth? (Mistakes You Need to Avoid)
At your last visit to the dentist, you were warned that soda damages your teeth. So, guess what? You decided to give up soda for a healthier option…energy drinks. Whoa! Wait a minute. What you don’t realize is the fact that energy drinks can be far worse for your teeth […]
What Is the Oral-B iO Toothbrush? (Why It’s the Best Now)
Say goodbye to your average everyday toothbrush. Your manual toothbrush is a thing of the past. And now, so is your average smart electric toothbrush. The best toothbrush available now is the Oral-B iO toothbrush. What is the Oral-B iO toothbrush? It is the world-famous round head of Oral-B with […]
The Best Probiotic for Dental Health-Be Amazed at the Results!
Research is showing the positive connection between oral probiotics and improved dental health. This may be the missing link for those dental patients doing everything right but still experiencing negative outcomes. As a dental hygienist, I would like to inform you of the best probiotic for dental health. Recently, oral […]
Can You Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Whiten Teeth?-Yes and No
You’ve seen all the social media hype. People using hydrogen peroxide to whiten their teeth. They claim that all you need is the standard hydrogen peroxide in a brown bottle that many of us have on our bathroom shelf right now. Hold up! As a dental hygienist, I need to […]
Is Crest Whitening Emulsions Worth It? Weighing Your Options
Crest has unveiled their lastest innovative product. You can add another great product to the long list of effective whitening options this company offers. Not since Crest Whitestrips has there been such an addition. However, this latest offering of a whitening product from Crest is a more expensive option. Is […]