Just recently, we read about a new version of Crest that promises to “detoxify” your mouth – courtesy of roughly double the concentration of fluoride, itself a toxin. Go figure. Anymore, there seems to be a toothpaste for everything. Whitening. Remineralizing. Reducing sensitivity. The question is: Do they actually do what we’re told they do? […]
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The Bluetooth Toothbrush Blues
Cleaning your teeth isn’t rocket science. You don’t need a lot of fancy technology. A simple brush and floss will do. Some people even use small sticks. (Yes, even in this day and age!) You don’t even need toothpaste to get the job done, since it’s the mechanical action of brushing that matters most. A […]
Floss First, Then Brush & Rinse
Last week, we ended on an important note: Floss first, before you brush. It’s all too easy to “forget” to floss, but who forgets to brush, right? Yet brushing cleans just about 60% of the surface area of your teeth; flossing takes care of the rest. Both are needed to remove the biofilm (plaque), […]