Dental hygiene is important for overall wellness, but are your breathing habits affecting your oral health? If you’re breathing through your mouth, this might be the case, according to Dianne Sefo, clinical associate professor and chair of the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting department at NYU. “Mouth breathing can impact […]
When you think about your least favorite chores, flossing your teeth might be right up there with scrubbing the toilet. It’s a bothersome task that could easily be forgotten — but is forgoing flossing bad for your health? According to the American Dental Association (ADA), cleaning between our teeth with […]
Going on a long vacation is exciting. You can look forward to experiencing something wild, something different, nothing like your everyday life! While some people manage to stick to their oral routine during their vacation, others tend to stray away from it. When you don’t brush or floss regularly for […]
Not all oral hygiene products are created equal You could spend a small fortune on home dental care if you believed the ads, but research from the American Dental Association (ADA) shows, for the average patient, following your dentist’s and hygienist’s advice is all you need: Brush your teeth twice a […]
Flossing your teeth is one thing you can do to protect your oral health It’s one of those tasks people are supposed to do but often don’t. But why is it important? Flossing removes food particles and plaque from between the teeth and below the gum line where a toothbrush […]
Following these six straightforward suggestions for dental home care can improve your oral health Going to the dentist does not rank among many people’s favorite things to do. However, regular appointments with your hygienist are critical to your oral health. If going to the dentist is not your favorite, here […]
Dental floss (or dental tape) and other interdental cleaners (e.g., small brushes, special wooden or plastic picks, sticks or water flossers) removes food trapped between the teeth and removes the film of bacteria that forms there before it has a chance to harden into plaque. Toothbrush bristles alone cannot clean […]
Regular dental visits are crucial to prevent and detect oral diseases. – Pearly Whites However, the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019 found that only one in 10 adults utilized oral healthcare in the last 12 months. The study, conducted with 11,674 adults in Malaysia, also found that 65.6% of […]
A smile is one of the first features that people notice about you Though many people find imperfect teeth attractive, thanks to numerous celebrities who have flaunted them, it has become significantly easier to get your teeth looking their best to achieve the dazzling smile you’ve always desired. People are […]
Only a handful of self-administered interventions provide additional protection against gingivitis and periodontitis – Dental Care At the moment, all other dental care interventions are only supported by insufficient evidence, says Frank Scannapieco, DMD, PhD, principal investigator and chair and professor of oral biology in the UB School of Dental […]