Our dental team recommends using an electric toothbrush to achieve and maintain optimum oral health. Because an electric toothbrush is so much more effective and efficient than a manual toothbrush, you will notice a difference with just a few uses. An electric toothbrush provides 30,000 strokes per minute versus 200 …
When you practice good dental hygiene as outlined below, you are protecting more than your teeth. Eat a balanced diet and limit snacks This may reduce your risk of cavities, gingivitis, and periodontitis as well as helping you build a strong body. Brush thoroughly at least twice per day and …
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According to the American Dental Association, chewing gum can be good for you and your child. Chewing gum increases saliva flow, which washes acids and food debris from your teeth instead of leaving them there to feed bacteria, cause cavities, and form plaque. Gum manufacturers have added additional benefits to …
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Significant advertising dollars are being spent to convince you that electronic cigarettes are good for your dental health. However, extensive clinical research is lacking at present. Like cigarettes, e-cigarettes still contain nicotine although in a considerably smaller dose and in vaporized form. Nicotine contributes to addiction as well as to …
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The best floss is one that will encourage daily use because it is Easy to use – A water irrigator, water pick, or electric flosser can help you remove food in hard-to-reach places—and is especially helpful if you have arthritis or braces or permanent dental work—but it doesn’t remove plaque …
Oral rinses and mouthwashes can help you improve your dental health and accomplish several different goals. You can Use child-friendly products to encourage your child to brush Rinse out food particles trapped where brushing and flossing didn’t reach Prevent cavities Strengthen tooth enamel Freshen breath Destroy the bacteria causing bad …
