WHAT IS A WATER FLOSSER? Water flossers, such as the MeiLuk Water Jet Teeth Flosser, are at home oral health appliances that use a jet of water to remove plaque, food particles, and bacteria from between our teeth and below our gumlines. Flossing is an important part of any oral hygiene routine. While brushing is […]
Is your toothbrush a germ breeding ground? Toothbrush bristles are coated in water, toothpaste, food debris and mouth bacteria twice a day, and if you’ve recently had the flu or a cold, yours could also harbor a virus. Disinfecting toothbrush bristles after an illness leaves them clean and fresh and may help prevent germs from […]
Most babies don’t start getting teeth until they are six months old. However, infant dental care is important even before teeth emerge. In fact, most dentists recommend a first visit by the child’s first birthday to make sure teeth are cared for properly, even if all of their teeth haven’t come in yet. Baby Bottle […]
If you sometimes skip flossing, you’re not the only one. A survey conducted by the American Academy of Periodontologyfound that more than one-third of people would rather do an “unpleasant activity” (like wait in line at a register or wash the dishes) than floss daily. An electric flosser might make the task more enjoyable. Flossing […]
