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Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease

posted: Oct. 22, 2021.

Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it Read more

Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces

posted: Jul. 24, 2021.

Wearing braces can pose challenges for your daily life and habits. One in particular is trying to keep your teeth and gums clean. Braces or not, your oral hygiene needs Read more

Untreated Gum Disease Could Cost You Your Implant

posted: Jun. 24, 2021.

Your teeth can take decades of daily biting and chewing and not miss a beat. But they do have a nemesis, dental disease, which can easily get the upper Read more

An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You

posted: Jan. 15, 2021.

If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin Read more

Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums

posted: Nov. 26, 2020.

The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough Read more

3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health

posted: Jun. 19, 2020.

You already know the basics for healthy and attractive teeth and gums: brush and floss every day; and have your teeth cleaned and checked by a dentist every six Read more

Ultrasonic Plaque Removal an Effective Alternative to Manual Scaling

posted: May 20, 2020.

Undergoing regular dental cleanings is an essential part of periodontal (gum) disease prevention. While a daily habit of brushing and flossing cleans bacterial plaque from most tooth surfaces, it’s Read more

4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance

posted: May 10, 2020.

Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read more

Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!

posted: Jan. 31, 2020.

This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is Read more

The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing

posted: Dec. 22, 2019.

Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read more

Improving Hygiene Skills Maximizes Removal of Disease-Causing Plaque

posted: Oct. 13, 2019.

Your mouth is teeming with bacteria—millions of them. But don't be alarmed: Most are benign or even beneficial. There are, however, some bacteria that cause tooth decay or periodontal Read more

How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss

posted: Oct. 03, 2019.

How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read more

In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage

posted: Jul. 15, 2019.

Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more

Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair

posted: Feb. 05, 2019.

As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read more

Good Oral Hygiene Isn't Just for Teeth

posted: Oct. 18, 2018.

In October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association sponsors National Dental Hygiene Month to remind everyone that having good oral health is directly related to practicing good oral hygiene at Read more

Start Early with Your Baby's Dental Care

posted: Jul. 10, 2018.

You can't go wrong with an early start caring for your child's teeth and gums. In fact, dental care should begin in earnest when their first tooth appears. You should Read more

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