Oral Hygiene

Kids should learn how to brush their teeth by the time they’re 5 or 6 years old. Before that, once they have their first tooth, [...]

You should floss every day. Don’t feel guilty for not flossing. Don’t think about your dental hygienist scolding you. If you aren’t flossing every day, [...]

Dental calculus is hardened plaque on your teeth. You can’t remove it at home, and it will accelerate a decline in oral health and overall [...]

Everyone knows you should brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily. You probably know to avoid a high-sugar diet to prevent tooth decay. [...]

Why are healthy teeth important? Healthy teeth are important because unhealthy teeth may lead to tooth decay, bad breath, discolored teeth, or gum disease. Whether [...]

The simplest way to remove dental plaque from your teeth is to floss then brush your teeth. You can prevent some plaque formation with lifestyle [...]

It sounds kind of painful, but it’s not! Tongue scraping is the habit of cleaning the surface of your tongue. This usually involves “scraping” the [...]

Everyone needs to know how to brush their teeth the right way. So, we compiled a list of step-by-step instructions and frequently asked questions that [...]

When you think of perfect teeth, you may think of Tom Cruise’s pearly whites that cost millions of dollars to look exactly how a team [...]

You should floss your teeth once a day using dental floss to clear plaque and food particles from between your teeth. So… how, exactly, do [...]

Oral hygiene is the practice of maintaining a clean mouth and teeth by brushing teeth, flossing, a tooth-friendly diet, and regular dental visits. Taking care [...]

Dental probiotics (also known as oral probiotics) are beneficial bacteria strains you can introduce to the mouth to support a healthy oral microbiome and better [...]

Conventional toothpastes often contain toxic ingredients like fluoride, SLS, and triclosan. However, many in the dental community have embraced new toothpastes that eliminate harmful chemicals [...]

You should change your toothbrush (or toothbrush head) every 1-3 months. There are multiple factors to consider when deciding how soon to change out your [...]

Are you supposed to brush or floss first? Floss first, and brush second. According to experts and researchers, flossing first removes plaque more effectively and [...]