If your instinctual guess regarding whether something bad happens when you leave flossing out of your dental hygiene sessions is that yes, there are consequences, then you’re right! However, you may not necessarily have a firm idea regarding what those consequences entail. When you take a quick quiz, you may find that in addition to… Read more »
Dental Hygiene: What Aren’t You Doing?
Yes, when you think about your dental hygiene, you may assume that as long as you’re attempting to do some amount of oral health cleansing, you must be on track. However, you cannot trick your smile. When you perform the appropriate cleaning successfully, your smile stays healthy. When you don’t quite get it accomplished as… Read more »
What To Do When Brushing Hurts
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: you should be brushing your teeth twice a day, and flossing once. What should you think (or do) when this everyday routine has a painful element attached to it? It is understandable that you might shorten brushing time, or be tempted to skip it… Read more »
Dental Hygiene Products: Tricks For Getting The Most Out Of Them
Just like anything else, you want to get the absolute most from the smile health related products you’re purchasing for your smile. Unfortunately, it’s surprisingly easy to accidentally waste precious dollars on your dental hygiene if you’re not careful. The silver lining? Since we’ve seen this before and happen to know a thing or two… Read more »
Why, How, And When To Brush Your Tongue
The thought of brushing your tongue as part of your dental hygiene might feel very unfamiliar to you. However, that doesn’t mean that it isn’t something you should be doing. The truth is, we suggest that you clean this part of your oral system every day! To help take the edge off of any shock… Read more »
How To Cope: When You Hate Your Dental Floss
We have most certainly heard this story before: You hate your dental floss. You don’t really even want to look at it, which is why it stays in the drawer most of the time even though you’re very consistent with your brushing habits. As you probably know, when you don’t floss, you don’t make the… Read more »
Your Brushing: The Good, The Bad, And The Helpful Tips
Brushing your teeth seems very simple at first glance. Fortunately, it is a simple process that can help you attain and maintain exceptional oral health. However, when you’re feeling a little fuzzy on the guidelines and exactly what you should be doing, making it through a successful and relaxing dental hygiene session can feel exhausting… Read more »
Answering All Those Questions About: Toothpaste
We know that you have toothpaste questions because nearly every patient has at least one. However, we also know that you might worry dental hygiene questions are too “basic” to bring up during your visits. This is never the case! If you’re curious about something super simple or surprisingly complicated, bring it up. The sooner… Read more »
Dental Hygiene: Frustration And Solutions
You might feel like your routine dental hygiene is something that you would have likely fully sorted out by now. However, caring for your smile is generally a process that continues to evolve. You grow and change, so sometimes surprises or new concerns show up when you least expect them. Rather than pretending problems aren’t… Read more »
Should You Use An Electric Toothbrush?
According to studies, the answer is yes. Electric toothbrushes help brush your teeth more effectively than manual brushes. That’s not to say that brushing your teeth with a manual toothbrush shouldn’t be done, but in some cases, particularly if you are suffering from gingivitis or periodontal disease, or if you have arthritic hands, or other… Read more »
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