At the end of a long day, when you’ve finally climbed into bed and begun to relax, the last thing you want to do is get up–for any reason. And if the reason that you’re even contemplating getting out of bed is because you forgot to brush your teeth, you may decide that it’s just not important enough to demand …
One of the most common, and most dreaded, tooth-related issues is tooth decay. Not only can tooth decay risk the health and structure of individual teeth, it can also affect your general health. Regardless of whether the problem is small or extensive, tooth decay is uncomfortable and it can be disquieting, especially if it occurs in highly visible areas of …
When it comes to your oral health, you may find it easy to assume that all is well as long as you maintain good oral hygiene habits and experience no pain or discomfort. While it is definitely true that oral hygiene habits are important to maintaining your oral health and that pain and discomfort are clear indications that something is …
Along with brushing your teeth, flossing your teeth is one of the most important oral hygiene habits necessary for healthy, comfortable teeth and gums. Despite that, few people floss every day as they should–many people simply “spot floss” when some bit of food is irritating them or they have eaten something that tends to leave a bunch of debris behind, …
A beautiful smile is just one of the many things that we most desire to achieve as regards our oral health and appearance, and for good reason. After all, your smile and your mouth are often the first things someone will notice about you and can subtly hint at your personality and confidence. Unfortunately, many individuals are embarrassed by their …
There may be few things more disappointing than taking a bite of food and feeling the sharp twinge that signals a cavity. This is especially true if you take great pride in protecting your oral health, brushing twice or more every day and flossing at least once every day. Unfortunately, even the cleanest and most well-cared-for teeth can still be …
If there’s one thing you’ve heard from your dentist time and time again, it’s the importance of brushing and flossing your teeth every day. These dental hygiene habits help to ensure that harmful oral bacteria and leftover food particles are removed from your oral cavity before they have a chance to cause damage and other health problems. You have likely …
Despite understanding that our semi-annual trips to the dentist are extremely important for our oral and overall health, we may not particularly enjoy certain aspects of them. For example–do you dread the moment when your dentist or dental hygienist asks you about your oral hygiene habits? Do you find yourself torn between lying about how often or well you floss …
While many people usually discover that brushing their teeth is an easy habit to develop and maintain, few people take to regularly flossing their teeth. Compared to flossing, brushing your teeth can seem ridiculously easy–you put some toothpaste on a toothbrush and carefully but thoroughly brush it over all the surfaces of your teeth. With flossing, you have to take …