If you were to walk into a dentist’s office, you might find a great divide between people who are against the use of fluoride treatments and those who wish to have them. But many of the arguments against fluoride are rooted in a fear of how it was first discovered […]
Visiting a dentist for a professional teeth whitening treatment isn’t always in the cards — sometimes it doesn’t fit within your busy schedule or budget. But there are plenty of at-home alternatives to choose from, including two products from Colgate Optic White that just launched: a LED whitening kit that’s powered by your […]
Charcoal toothpaste, which is often marketed as a natural solution to clean and whiten teeth, may account for a portion of projected sales. With little research supporting claims that charcoal toothpaste can whiten teeth effectively and even less available confirming its safety, some dental professionals are hesitant to recommend it […]
Switching up our daily habits can be challenging. Especially if we’ve been doing something a certain way for years. For instance, there’s advice that you shouldn’t rinse your teeth with water after brushing. And now another new dental hygiene tip that’s circulating across TikTok says you should floss your teeth before you brush […]
When you think about your least favorite chores, flossing your teeth might be right up there with scrubbing the toilet. It’s a bothersome task that could easily be forgotten — but is forgoing flossing bad for your health? According to the American Dental Association (ADA), cleaning between our teeth with […]
There are two main camps when it comes to morning brushing: Those who wake up thinking, “Ew, I gotta get this sticky stuff off my teeth right now,” and those who figure they might as well wait until after breakfast to brush away the crumbs. Whichever camp you’re in, you may […]
Not all oral hygiene products are created equal You could spend a small fortune on home dental care if you believed the ads, but research from the American Dental Association (ADA) shows, for the average patient, following your dentist’s and hygienist’s advice is all you need: Brush your teeth twice a […]
Flossing your teeth is one thing you can do to protect your oral health It’s one of those tasks people are supposed to do but often don’t. But why is it important? Flossing removes food particles and plaque from between the teeth and below the gum line where a toothbrush […]
Diet and Nutrition are significant influencers of oral health While nutrition can be defined as the micro- (vitamins and minerals) and macro- (carbohydrates, protein, and fat) nutrients as they relate to the body’s dietary needs, diet refers to the specific foods consumed. The relationship that diet and nutrition have with oral health is […]
Dental floss (or dental tape) and other interdental cleaners (e.g., small brushes, special wooden or plastic picks, sticks or water flossers) removes food trapped between the teeth and removes the film of bacteria that forms there before it has a chance to harden into plaque. Toothbrush bristles alone cannot clean […]