Studies have determined that the act of brushing removes roughly 60% of plaque from off our teeth, so how do we clean the remaining 40% to ensure optimal oral health? A majority of people will answer this question with the obvious answer of ‘flossing’; however, many...
Dental professionals recommend that you floss daily, meaning once or twice a day. The American Dental Association (ADA) suggests that the best time to floss is when it comfortably fits into your schedule. To practice healthy oral hygiene, you have the freedom to...
Do you feel a rough jagged surface when running your tongue over a tooth? Or are you experiencing irritation or pain in the gum around one specific tooth? Does this pain increase when you bite down? If you can currently relate to one or all of these questions, then...
Whether it’s due to an injury, old age, or merely having large fingers, there are a plethora of reasons as to why one’s limited dexterity may inhibit their flossing effectiveness. Common mobility issues can restrict one’s hands from completely flossing all their...
Gum recession is a widespread dental issue that effects approximately 88% of people over the age of 65. When an individual’s gums begin to recede, their gum tissue pulls back from the tooth surface and exposes the root. Once thought of as an inevitable sign of aging,...
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