Archive for 'Oral Hygiene' Category
Fun Dental Facts, Oral Hygiene
Friday, August 20, 2010
Did you know that neem is one of the products used in oral healthcare in developing countries? For example, India has been using the neem tree and its products to create toothbrushes for centuries. A person chews one end of the neem twig until it somewhat resembles the bristles of a toothbrush, and then uses ...
Oral Hygiene
Friday, February 5, 2010
While nearly everyone experiences the first stage of periodontal disease or gingivitis, about 10% of the population goes on to develop destructive periodontal (gum) disease. However, with the proper treatment as soon as possible, you can return to good oral health. One conservative treatment plan your dentist may suggest is root planing—a treatment aimed at ...
Oral Hygiene
Friday, February 5, 2010
Technology impacts almost everything we do each day, so why should it be any different when it comes to your toothbrush? While some dentist feel that “its not the brush as much as the hand that holds it,” the Cochrane Collaboration, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to providing evidence-based reporting of scientific based studies, found ...
Oral Hygiene
Friday, February 5, 2010
In addition to helping you maintain good oral healthcare, a simple cleaning makes your mouth feel really fresh. And one of the reasons for this feeling is from the professional polishing of your teeth to remove (bacterial) plaque, tartar (calcium deposits), and stain from the tooth surface above the gum line. This standard of good ...
Fun Dental Facts, Oral Hygiene
Thursday, February 4, 2010
While brushing your teeth, have you ever looked down at the collapsible tube and wondered about its history? Many people are surprised to learn that it has been around a lot longer than they think. Dr. Washington Sheffield, a dentist practicing in New London, CT, is widely credited with introducing this household standard after an ...
Oral Hygiene
Thursday, February 4, 2010
While your teeth are supposed to last you a lifetime, your toothbrush isn't. Even if properly cared for, the average lifespan for a toothbrush is only 3 to 4 months. Proper toothbrushing—holding your brush with a gentle grip and brushing between the gums and teeth at the gum line to remove bacterial plaque with only ...
Oral Hygiene
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Have you ever wondered as you stroll the aisles of the grocery or drug store and see the many brands, flavors, and boastful claims of mouthrinses, “Do any of these really work?” As a compliment to daily brushing and flossing some of them can have a positive impact on your dental health. There are many ...
Oral Hygiene
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Supermarket and drugstore shelves are stacked with myriads of toothpastes from gels and striped pastes to those that promise to whiten teeth or freshen your breath. But what's really in the typical toothpaste? And is it really that important to dental hygiene? This consultation article gives you an in-depth look at toothpaste: what's in them, ...
Oral Hygiene
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
While you may think all your dentist's dental hygienist is doing is scraping the plaque and tartar you've missed during your regular brushing and flossing, you need to think again. A good hygienist is doing much more, from evaluating your general health to looking for potentially dangerous disease conditions! The hygienist is an important member ...
Oral Hygiene
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Maintaining good oral healthcare involves several factors: daily cleaning with your toothbrush, using fluoride toothpaste, flossing, and of course routine dental exams and cleanings. Your partners in this effort are your dentist and dental hygienist—the people who typically perform your cleaning. Dental hygienists collaborate with dentists to provide optimal personalized oral healthcare to prevent oral ...
