I used to rinse after brushing my teeth — even going back over them with a wet toothbrush — to remove any remnants of toothpaste left in my mouth. Then I found out from a dentist’s TikTok video that rinsing off excess paste isn’t the most effective method of keeping […]
The Care Quest Institute for Oral Health reports that “early childhood caries remains the most common, preventable infectious disease among children in the United States.”Every year during the month, I visit preschools and kindergartens to get kids excited about brushing, cleaning in between their teeth, making healthy choices with what they eat […]
Have you always rinsed your teeth with water after brushing them? If so, we recommend taking that step out of your routine because there are actually some benefits to leaving that extra bit of toothpaste on your teeth. I used to rinse after brushing my teeth — even going back […]
Around 210 million Americans today have access to artificially fluoridated tap water, and the policy has had a pronounced effect on oral health by reducing tooth decay. It’s widely hailed as a public health success story. In the current lawsuit, plaintiffs are taking a long-standing and, to many experts, provocative […]
A cheap cavity-fighting liquid typically used to treat sensitive teeth appears to work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay, a new study finds. A single treatment of either silver diamine fluoride (SDF) or a typical dental sealant prevented 80% of cavities for four years among thousands of […]
You may not give much thought to your teeth on a daily basis. Out of habit, you brush your teeth in the morning and before sleeping. But when your teeth hurt while brushing or eating or having a chilled drink, that’s when you realise you need to focus more on […]
About one in five children in the U.S. between the ages of 2 and 5 will develop at least one cavity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—and the rate of tooth decay only becomes higher as children get older. The results are far more than cosmetic: Poor […]
Is there anyone who hasn’t fallen in love with a baby’s smile? But it is as important to be aware of the need to protect its teeth. Primary teeth start sprouting in a baby at six months. And the parent should start dental care even before that. Bottle Feeding Caries […]
Rinsing your teeth with water after brushing is a step you can start skipping for good I used to rinse thoroughly after brushing my teeth to remove any remnants of toothpaste left in my mouth. That is until I found out from a dentist’s TikTok video that it isn’t the […]
Nailing good foundations for good oral hygiene can help to eliminate issues before they get a chance to arise. How often should I see my dentist? The rate at which you should pay a visit to your dental practice can vary somewhat depending on your risk level for tooth decay […]