Proper oral care can keep you smiling well into your late years Brushing at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristle brush are as important as ever as you age. Flossing can help you save your teeth by removing plaque between teeth and below the gum line that your toothbrush cannot [...]
Fluoride is a compound of fluorine, a chemical element universally found in in water, soil, air and in most foods. Existing abundantly in living tissue as an ion, fluoride is absorbed easily into tooth enamel, especially in children’s growing teeth. Once teeth are developed, fluoride makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay and [...]
More than 90 million people suffer from chronic halitosis or bad breath. In most cases, it originates from the gums and tongue. The odor is caused by bacteria from decaying food particles, other debris in your mouth, and poor oral hygiene. The decay and debris produce a sulfur compound that causes the unpleasant odor. Bad [...]
Bottle rot tooth decay is caused by the frequent and long-term exposure of a child’s teeth to liquids containing sugars, such as milk, formula, fruit juice, sodas, and other sweetened drinks. The sugars in these liquids pool around the infant’s teeth and gums, feeding the bacteria that cause plaque. Every time a child consumes a [...]
Flossing is the single, most important weapon against plaque, perhaps more important than the toothbrush. Many people just don’t spend enough time flossing or brushing and many have never been taught to floss or brush properly. Plaque is a sticky layer of material containing germs that accumulates on teeth, including places where toothbrushes can’t reach. [...]