While brushing your teeth seems rather easy and painless, most people hate flossing. Why? Is it because it is messy? Hard to do? Inconvenient? The fact is that no matter why or how much you hate flossing, it is an important step in your dental care. Flossing may seem like an un-required added step but it performs a function that brushing can’t. It gets in between your teeth where toothbrush bristles don’t fit. Dental floss is an interdental cleaner that can help remove plaque from tight places and from the gaps at the base of your teeth between your gums.
Brush Up On Brushing Your Teeth
It seems like brushing your teeth is a no-brainer, right? It seems that brushing should just come natural, but there is brushing…and then there is brushing. If you brush your teeth fast and haphazardly you can miss areas of plaque. If you brush your teeth with the wrong kind of toothbrush you can damage your enamel. It is always good to brush up on your tooth brushing technique from time to time. Take the quiz below to see how much you know about the proper way to brush your teeth.
Getting Veneered
Most people have probably heard of dental veneers. They may think that they could never afford them, never need them, and best of all never want them, but you never know what the future holds. Dental veneers can serve you well if you happen to unfortunately get a few of your front teeth broken, or if your teeth are intrinsically stained due to medication and you would like them whiter. There are several reasons to choose veneer treatment, but what does getting veneered entail?
A Quiz About Organic Toothpaste
Did you know that some toothpaste consists of harmful chemicals? These chemicals can dry your oral tissues causing dry mouth, bad breath, and even canker sores. You wouldn’t expect that your toothpaste could actually make your mouth unhealthy while you are using it for the exact opposite reason. Some of these harmful ingredients found in toothpaste and mouthwash include ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, and formaldehyde. Many people are moving toward organic products including toothpaste. Should you? Take our quiz about organic toothpaste to find out more.
Facts About Contouring
Do you see too much of your gums when you smile? Is there such a thing as seeing too much gum? If so, how much is too much? People have an innate attraction to beauty. We react favorably to an attractive smile or an attractive face. We may not know what makes them attractive, but we agree that they are. The amount of gum and teeth are two things that can make a smile attractive or not. If you have too much gum, you will be interested in facts about contouring.
The Kind Of Dental Treatment People Wish For
Dental bonding is one dental treatment that you do not have to fear. It is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that is quick, easy, affordable, and best of all: painless. There is no cutting or drilling with dental bonding. It is done with the same material that is used for white fillings–composite resin. It blends with surrounding dentition and can last for years. If dental bonding is the kind of dental treatment you’ve been wishing for, check it out.
Can Intrinsic Tooth Stains Be Removed?
Did you know that there are different kinds of tooth stains? There are intrinsic stains and extrinsic stains. Intrinsic means that the stains are inside the tooth. Extrinsic means the stains are on the exterior of the tooth. Your tooth is encapsulated with tooth enamel, so exterior stains are those that adhere to your tooth enamel. Extrinsic stains can be removed via bleaching, but can intrinsic tooth stains be removed?
The Fluoride Question
Although it has been proven that fluoride is an effective way to fight cavities, there has always been a question as to its safety. Research and experience goes back 60 years when it comes to fluoride safety, yet there are still naysayers. It is good to question. It is good to be sure. In the1930s it was noticed that those communities whose water supply contained certain levels of natural fluoride had a lower rate of tooth decay. All water naturally contains fluoride but not at a level that will combat decay. In 1945 Grand Rapids Michigan became the first U.S. city to add fluoride to its local water supply. Is fluoride safe for your children? Today we discuss the fluoride question.
Teeth Built Tough With Dental Sealants
Are your children’s teeth built tough? Teeth are tough, but they aren’t indestructible. They can develop cavities, get broken, cracked, fractured, and even knocked out. If you could prevent any one of those things from happening with a clear liquid and a paint brush, would you? Your children’s teeth can be built tough with dental sealants. If you aren’t familiar with sealants, or even if you are, take our true and false quiz below to find out how much you know.
Does Your Child Fear The Dentist?
According to research, parents who fear the dentist will pass that fear on to their children. They may not even do it consciously. Children are very in tuned to their parent’s feelings and emotions and can pick up on little cues. But it is important that children learn to feel comfortable with dental visits especially since two of the major reasons people skip their dental care is due to dental fear and anxiety. Does your child fear the dentist?
