This parent’s guide to baby teeth will help you prepare yourself, and your little one, for the long-term commitment to oral hygiene. From brushing and flossing, to the monumental experience of losing his first baby tooth, learn how to teach your child about why oral hygiene is important — and prepare him for the joys [...]

If you visit your local pharmacy or supermarket, you’ll find that there are usually a plethora of electric toothbrushes on display. There are toothbrushes that claim to be ‘ultra-sonic’, toothbrushes with brushes that move in different directions, from side to side, clockwise, anti-clockwise or which oscillate. The question is, are they any good? Some electric [...]

Brushing your teeth is one of those things that should be beautifully simple. I mean, how difficult can it be? You’ve got the brush. You’ve got the toothpaste. You’ve got the teeth. It’s as easy as 1,2,3. Isn’t it? Unfortunately, no, it isn’t. The unpalatable truth is that if you are brushing your teeth wrongly [...]

Could the health of my mouth affect my general health? There are new findings which support something that dental professionals have suspected for a long time: infections in the mouth can cause problems elsewhere in the body. What problems could my dental health cause? Problems which may be caused or made worse by poor dental [...]

How can I take care of my toothbrush? To keep your toothbrush and yourself healthy, make sure you let it dry out between uses. Toothbrushes can be breeding grounds for germs, fungus and bacteria, which after a while can build up to significant levels. After using your toothbrush, shake it vigorously under tap water and [...]

Toothpastes So many toothpastes are on the market today, choosing one can be confusing. When buying toothpaste for your child, look for one that contains fluoride and tastes good. Some toothpastes also are approved by the American Dental Association (ADA). The ADA Seal of Acceptance means that the manufacturer has provided data proving that the [...]

What Type of Toothbrush Should I Use? With so many shapes, sizes and styles of toothbrushes on the market, deciding which kind to buy can be confusing. Here’s what you should look for: Most dental professionals agree that a soft-bristled brush is best for removing plaque and debris from your teeth. Small-headed brushes are also [...]

Modified Bass brushing technique: * Hold the head of the toothbrush horizontally against your teeth with the bristles part way on the gums * Tilt the brush head to about a 45-degree angle, so the bristles are pointing under the gum line. * Move the toothbrush in very short horizontal strokes so the tips of [...]

Teeth for a Lifetime Thanks to better at-home care and in-office dental treatments, more people than ever before are keeping their teeth throughout their lives. Although some diseases and conditions can make dental disease and tooth loss more likely, most of us have a good deal of control over whether we keep our teeth into [...]

Periodontal disease is a quietly progressive disease, usually doing a lot of its damage before it is diagnosed. Often, there is no pain and gums and bones may be silently and seriously damaged. Although patients with advanced periodontal disease can be effectively treated, it is certainly better to take early precautions, before the damage is [...]