When plaque builds up in the mouth, it becomes tartar. Tartar is a mineral compound that adheres to your teeth and destroys the enamel as well as the healthy gum tissue. For many people, excessive plaque and tartar build-up requires extensive dental treatment. Consider the catch phrase that ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a [...]

Many people believe that brushing teeth every day is the sure fire way to keep plaque from building up on their teeth. Unfortunately, brushing alone doesn’t work and when plaque build-up becomes excessive, the plaque turns to tartar which is best removed by a dentist. Plaque is germs. These germs are invisible and coat the [...]

Just because you have dentures doesn’t mean that you don’t have to be diligent about removing plaque. Plaque occurs naturally inside the mouth and can build up on dentures just as it can on regular teeth. Luckily, there are several steps you can take to make sure your dentures remain plaque-free! Perhaps the most convenient [...]

There are plenty of floss picks on the market today making it difficult to decide which ones are the best. When used properly, they all work to some degree and often spending less will only cause you trouble. The good news is that for under $15 you can get a 30-pack of the Crest Glide [...]

Do you floss your teeth? Many people ignore this important part of their dental hygiene because they feel it is too difficult. Luckily, the Floss Mate Floss Holder has come to the rescue. Essentially the Floss mate Floss Holder is a holder that is specifically made for floss so that people can floss one handed. [...]