If you aren’t a fan of the traditional waxed dental floss, you are not alone. In fact, 2 out of every 4 people admit to not flossing regularly, because they simply don’t like it. In recent years, the effectiveness of interdental brushes has been put to the test versus traditional dental floss. And the results [...]

The media buzz about Robert Pattinson (The Twilight Hunk) chipping his tooth flossing has put a lot of people into panic mode, worrying that flossing may be dangerous. And absolutely, you can chip a tooth while flossing. Often though – the tooth that was chipped was already damaged due to decay or another underlying problem. [...]

It is recommended by the American Dental Academy that flossing be done once daily in order to maintain oral health. In conjunction with proper brushing – flossing can help to eliminate bacteria that leads to cavities as well as gum disease and other illnesses? However many people who experience pain and discomfort from flossing wonder [...]

The Water Pik has become a household name in the world of dental hygiene. Many people use them in lieu of flossing their teeth and feel that the Water Pik is more comfortable and effective. However, the truth is that while both are viable forms of dental hygiene, they should really be used intermittently. Flossing, [...]

Taking care of your teeth is one of those habits that you are taught early in life. Until you have problems with your teeth or gums, you may not realize just how important they are. One of the most important things you can do for your teeth, gums and overall health is to engage in [...]

Among the many excuses why people don’t floss regularly is the complaint that it causes pain, discomfort, and/or bleeding afterwards. The reasons can be many, some of which are insignificant while others could indicate a potentially dangerous condition or disease of the gums. If you have just started flossing your teeth regularly, chances are your [...]

Enamel is a protective hard layer that surrounds the outermost portion of your tooth. It protects dentin (which is a softer layer under the enamel) and dentin protects the nerve chamber to your tooth. Enamel is essential for keeping your teeth healthy. Without enamel your teeth would decay in a matter of days, your teeth [...]

We all know that brushing and flossing are two important steps to good oral health. Many people believe that by brushing and flossing to the point where the gums bleed is the proper way to maximum the benefits. This is definitely not the truth. The first few times you floss, or when you visit the [...]

Soda or pop depending on where you live, is bad for you in general. The sugar content is way beyond what we are supposed to consume in any given day. Acids from soda wreak havoc on innocent teeth. Soda is not healthy in any form whether it is regular or diet. It is proven that [...]

Enamel is the hardest tooth structure and does not grow back due to the fact that it is not a living organism. Once enamel is destroyed, it’s gone for good and the only way to repair this is by doing different procedures. These procedures unfortunately mean taking away more enamel and replacing it with a [...]

Tooth enamel is the hardest structure of your body and your teeth. Some are blessed with beautiful healthy teeth with no evidence of dental decay. Unfortunately, not everyone is blessed with that. There are millions of Americans out there with rampant dental decay. There is a way to protect your enamel and your teeth and [...]

Citric acid is found in a lot of our foods such as, gummi bears, soft drinks, candies, sauces and many other food products. It is also an additive in dishwashing soaps and metal cleaners because it is an abrasive. So…..if it’s an abrasive agent in polishing your silver, what in the world is it doing [...]

Flossing is good period. Many Americans don’t floss enough and so companies have found many ways to promote flossing with different products. There is dental tape, automatic flossing devices, water piks, regular dental floss and the satin floss. The benefits to satin floss are the undeniable strength that it has. This floss will withstand any [...]

To floss or not to floss….tape vs. regular floss….brush first then floss or floss than brush…. So many decisions and so very little time to make a decision. Flossing shouldn’t be an option at all. It should always be done no matter what. Periodontal disease is the number one cause of tooth loss and the [...]

Your teeth have layers to protect the nerve. The outermost layer is the enamel, then dentin, then cementum and finally the dental pulp. The enamel is the layer that you see in your mouth. Enamel cannot be rebuilt by your body naturally. Enamel is not living so your body will not rebuild what is lost. [...]