When I was in my early 20s, I tended to avoid dental visits. I owned a toothbrush but used it only to occasionally swipe toothpaste across my teeth. As for flossing, well, I figured chewing sugarless gum was “just as good. As a result of neglecting my oral health care, I experienced an increasing number ...
The Ionic ProClean Toothbrush uses the principal of changing polarity of your tooth’s enamel to make removing plaque easier while brushing. Ease of Use: 20/25 Performance: 10/25 Appearance/Design 22/25 How much I enjoy 5/25 Total: 57/100 The Ionic ProClean Toothbrush uses ions to clean plaque off your teeth in a controversial and in my opinion ...
The mirror didn’t lie. They weren’t yellow exactly, just not as white as they once were. In the world of cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening or bleaching heads the list of most-requested procedures. If you’re interested in brightening your smile, you might buy what you need to do it at home and still have change from ...
Brushing your teeth everyday, twice a day is very important. This helps prevent plaque build-up, which causes you to get cavities and after a while, your teeth could begin to rot. Parents should begin brushing their child’s teeth as soon as they appear. Begin with a soft brush to get your child used to the ...
As an adult my teeth have always been very sensitive. Sometimes my teeth get so sensitive that my whole mouth seems to hurt. I have trouble eating and drinking. It is an uncomfortable feeling that can last days and even weeks. According to author Karen Barrow, “Sensitive teeth are a direct result of when either ...
In response to the recent column on the American Dental Association’s (ADA’s) new recommendations for fluoride use, Mr. Preshit Mulay, a dentist of Cornwall, United Kingdom, writes, “Aren’t there similar recommendations for radiological examinations for children and young adults?” Preshit, thank you for prompting such a timely article. The September 2006 issue of the Journal ...