Is 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 [...]
Continue ReadingTips for Motivating Children to Practice Good Dental Health
All parents have likely been there. It’s late, your kid doesn’t want to brush their teeth, everyone’s tired. It can be tempting at times to skip or skimp on the tooth brushing for a night every now and then simply to get your kid to bed. No judgement. But there’s no getting around that teaching your kids good dental hygiene from an early age is proven to result in fewer cavities and other erosion and dental problems later in life. Teach your child how to enjoy keeping up a good dental routine, and they will thank you for it when they gr [...]
Continue ReadingFoods For Great Dental Health
We all know to brush, floss and rinse with mouthwash, but did you know there are foods that can seriously give your teeth a boost, too? We’ve put together a list of foods to include in your diet to give your teeth a boost. Cheese We’re made to feel guilty about eating lots of cheese, but did you know your teeth are thanking you for that block of Swiss? Cheeses of all kinds are packed with calcium and protein goodness which is essential to strengthening bones, nails, and teeth. Not only that, but cheese and other dairy products are also grea [...]
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