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 […]
Author: Michelle Mussehl, RDH
Michelle Mussehl RDH has made a life-long career practicing as a dental hygienist. In her experience, she has noticed many people have questions regarding their oral health. She created this website to provide solutions to oral health concerns people may not ask when visiting their dentist.
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 […]
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 […]
Will Hydrogen Peroxide Kill Coronavirus? (At the Dentist)
The next time you visit the dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic, you will notice the addition of a hydrogen peroxide pre-procedural rinse. This means your dental provider will have you rinse with a mouthwash containing 1.5% hydrogen peroxide prior to treatment. Doing so is an attempt to reduce the potential […]
Coronavirus and Dental Offices-How to be Safe
It is time for your biannual cleaning and checkup. But wait! There is a global pandemic caused by a coronavirus known as COVID-19 happening. What should you do? Can you safely visit your dentist? Or should you put off your checkup for safer times? Long story short, it is safe […]
What Is A Miswak Stick? (What You Need To Avoid)
Are you looking for an effective, all natural way to clean your teeth? Dental professionals recommend several tools and products to improve and maintain your oral health. Many of these contain chemicals or pricey gadgets. Nowadays, some people prefer alternative or more holistic approaches to improving the health of their […]
Dental Implants (How Much Will They Cost?)
Do you need to replace a missing tooth? Or do you have several teeth you’d like to replace? Do you have a gap in your smile or a loss of chewing function? Dental implants are the next best thing to having your own natural teeth. But how much will dental […]