Do You Need an Electric Toothbrush?

Do You Need an Electric Toothbrush?

Generally speaking, toothbrushes haven’t changed much in the last 3000 years. The ancient Babylonians would chew on the end of a twig and use the resulting pulp to brush their teeth. In the 1930s, the electric toothbrush appeared in Switzerland and gave us the first...
Causes and Treatments of Halitosis (Bad Breath)

Causes and Treatments of Halitosis (Bad Breath)

Bad breath is more than a sign of a dental health problem. Halitosis can affect your confidence, your ability to socialize, and your quality of life. One in four people worldwide experiences bad breath. There are many sources of bad breath, ranging from the lingering...
5 Tips For Better Dental Health

5 Tips For Better Dental Health

You’ve heard it a million times – “brush more often, floss every day, use a fluoride rinse”… but how many of us actually follow these instructions to the letter? It’s easy enough to know that you need to take care of your teeth, but how do you fit dental hygiene into...
Common Oral Health Mistakes You Could Be Making

Common Oral Health Mistakes You Could Be Making

We all want a healthy mouth and clean teeth, but many of us have developed bad habits rather than following a healthy routine. Sometimes we try “hacks” that we hope will work better than the tried and true methods, or we take advice from a well-intentioned friend or...
Cavities 101: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Cavities 101: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Cavities, also known as dental caries, are a common dental problem that affects people of all ages. They are essentially holes that form in your teeth due to a gradual breakdown of tooth enamel, the hard outer shell of your teeth. Left untreated, cavities can cause...