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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Brushing your teeth is important; however, few people realize that brushing without flossing leaves them wide open to experience a wide variety of oral health issues. Flossing is able to get into the spaces between and around teeth that a toothbrush cannot. Unfortunately, these spaces- often near the gum line – are exactly where periodontal [...]

Your teeth endure a lot throughout the day. You drink sugary pops and juices and eat sugars and fruits. This is a lot of hardship on your teeth. The more you eat and drink these things on a daily basis the more your teeth weaken. As acid sits on your teeth, it weakens and destroys [...]

Most people hate to floss. They think of all kinds of excuses to not floss. It’s gross, the floss doesn’t fit between my teeth, it shreds, and I don’t have time. Does this sound like you? It’s ok if it does but let me tell you that there are products that you can use that [...]

For years going to the dentist was a somewhat daunting task. Memories of that woman who picked and scraped and jabbed at your teeth and gums still haunt us. The lecture of proper tooth brushing and flossing was always told every time we went in. Some listened and some, well, got the “goody bag” and [...]

There have been some great advancements in electric toothbrushes  lately, and here we will look at 5 of the best models on the market.  3 of these I have tested myself personally and used for some time.  For the others I have relied on the reviews other people have made.  As always, use your own [...]

Are you looking for the best Braun electric toothbrush? Well you are no expert and you don’t need professional advice to know what is best for you. To begin with, there are lots of Braun toothbrushes you can choose from in the market. All you need to do is check on the features and you [...]

Braces can make taking care of the teeth more difficult. Not only is there a lot of wires and brackets in the mouth that you have to brush around, but there is also a large amount of tooth surface area that is often covered with metal. Around the edges of the brackets where they are [...]