Is There a Right Time to Brush Your Teeth?
It’s been ingrained in pretty much everyone that regular brushing and flossing is essential for optimal oral hygiene. Twice daily, first thing in the morning and just before bed, is the traditionally practiced routine. But have you ever thought about the time you brush your teeth? Well, further research has found that there are actual ideal times to brush your teeth, including when and what food you eat. Read on to see how you should be scheduling your routine. When eating acidic or sugary foods What usually comes to mind when we think of the [...]
Continue ReadingWhat’s the Use in Regular Check-Ups?
Just like with other health matters, oral hygiene should be regularly monitored between you and a trained professional. But for some, it’s not always a priority. Maybe that bimonthly check-up is a bit of a luxury for you. Perhaps you’re saving your money for something you deem a little more important. But in fact, regular check-ups with your dentist are more than just best practice, and regular self-cleaning paired with check-ups, at least twice yearly, can go a long way to fighting off a slew of possible diseases and invasive surgeries dow [...]
Continue ReadingIs Your Toothbrush Unhygienic?
Myths about the uncleanliness of different toothbrushes are as old as, well, the toothbrush. It can be hard at times to know what claims to take seriously, and which ones to ignore. That’s why we’ve put together a handy list of some common myths, and whether or not there’s any truth to them. The airborne toilet bacteria Claim: Keeping your toothbrush anywhere near the toilet is unhygienic. This, unfortunately, is true. If you (or anyone who uses your toilet) flushes with the lid open, faecal bacteria spreads through the room [...]
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