Brushing and flossing twice a day is your best defense against tooth decay but there are a number of patients who don’t floss very well, and a number of patients who forget to do it completely. Flossing is important because it allows you to clean parts of your teeth...
Keeping your electric toothbrush clean is the best strategy you can use to keep the bristles effective at cleaning for longer. While the general rules for keeping your toothbrush clean are the same as for a manual toothbrush, there are some essential tips you should...
Having strong, healthy gums is important for dental hygiene, but it’s also an indicator for heart and vascular health. And while brushing twice a day is a good habit to get into, it doesn’t remove all the plaque from your teeth. Flossing twice a day is essential to...
How do you know if you’re doing a good enough job of brushing? Well one way is to ask your dentist at your twice-annual check ups. And certainly, if the professional feedback is that you need to improve your oral care, an electric toothbrush could help you achieve it....
