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Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive?
If you feel some pain in your gums or a random toothache, you aren’t alone:22% of adults experienced pain in their teeth, gums, or jaws in the last six months. But why does this happen? Read our blog to uncover some common reasons for sensitive teeth.1. Exposure to...
De-Stress in the Two Minutes It Takes to Brush Your Teeth
We often zone out or multi-task while we brush our teeth, but what if we approached this daily routine differently? Especially during these unprecedented times, it’s important to find ways to de-stress daily, and brushing your teeth might be a way to de-stress. Oral...
What Do Your Teeth Have to Do with Your Brain?
Dental hygiene is an essential part of our day. But besides preventing cavities, brushing your teeth also protects your brain. Study after study reinforces the fact that brushing your teeth not only maintains a healthy mouth, but also a healthy brain. Research shows...
Top 5 Teeth Whitening Tips Debunked
There is plenty of misinformation about teeth whitening online. Are there things you shouldn’t do to whiten your teeth? Let MD Brush set you straight to save you money and potential damage to your teeth. Myth 1: “Professional Whitening Gel and At-Home Whitening Gel...
4 Ways to Help Keep Your Kid’s Teeth Healthy
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and we at MD Brush are excited to make sure your children have the right tools to keep their mouths healthy. As kids grow, plan on routine dental checkups every six months, keep sugary foods in...
How Does Oral Health Change as I Age?
Your mouth ages as you age. The nerves in your teeth become smaller, and your teeth become less sensitive to cavities and other issues. If you don’t check in with your dentist regularly or take care of yourself, your aging teeth can cause major...
What is Fluoride, Anyways?
When we shop for toothpaste or mouth rinses, we usually look for one key ingredient-fluoride. We know our dentist loves fluoride because it helps prevent cavities. But what is it? How does it help our teeth? And where can we find it besides...
Gum Disease, A Disease Of Behavior
Have you ever wondered why so many people have gum disease? Gum disease is the sixth most prevalent disease in the United States. Studies have linked gingivitis to heart disease, Alzheimer's and diabetes. Why do so many adults (75 percent!)...
Bacteria Can Cause Gum Disease in 72 Hours
The trick to preventing gum disease is learning what it is, how it works and most importantly how you can diagnose it at home in order to kill it. Gum disease can form in 72 hours if bacteria is not properly removed by oral hygiene routines. Firstly, Gum disease...
What is Dental Plaque and How Do I Get Rid Of It?
Plaque starts in the Sulcus.The point where you see the gum and the tooth meet is not where they actually meet. In a healthy situation, the gums will physically attach to the tooth about 3 mm below what you identify as the gum line. This...
Don’t Let Gingivitis Turn Into Periodontitis
There’s a high probability that you or someone you know has gum disease. In fact, 75% of Americans will develop gum disease at some point in their life which can directly affect health. Two forms of gum disease exist; gingivitis and periodontitis, so It’s important to...
Extraction And Tooth Removal
There are several reasons a tooth may need an extractionDecay has reached inside the tooth and destroyed a large sectionPeriodontal disease has destroyed a significant amount of bone causing the tooth to become looseOvercrowdingIf a tooth is partially exposed or...
The Mouth-Body Connection – There Is A Link
The Mouth-Body Connection is real.Everyone knows that proper brushing and flossing keep your teeth and gums healthy. But did you know that good oral hygiene can keep your body healthy?For over a century, dentists and physicians have discussed...
What Are the Health Risks of Gum Disease?
Right now, close to 65 million adults have some form of gum disease. It can be a nuisance at best and potentially life-threatening when at its worse. Because of the potential risks involved, you need to do all that you can to keep gum disease at...
10 Ways to Prevent Periodontal Disease
Studies show that some 47 percent of people 30 or older have some form of periodontal disease. This is a condition that can cause infection, irritation, and bleeding in your gums. When you have periodontal disease, the condition will generally...
Are Floss Picks Better Than Regular Floss?
IntroductionYou can pick your friends and you can pick your brain, but should you pick your teeth? What about using those “little floss thingys”, as my wife calls them?Using traditional floss can be a challenge. Many people choose floss picks to...
7 Incredible Tips for a Healthier Smile
Right now, a whopping 91 percent of adults have cavities. Those aren't healthy smiles. These issues are always a reality when you neglect your dental health. There are a number of things you can do to ensure a healthier smile and optimal dental...
Brushing Technique: How to Brush Your Teeth the Right Way
Fresh breath, a white smile, and dental hygiene – all important (and obvious) reasons for brushing your teeth regularly. While it's ideal to brush after every meal and snack, this isn't practical for most people. But don't worry, brushing...
Bad Breath – What Causes It and How to Remove?
What is causing my bad breath? As a dental hygienist with over 20 years in the business, I get this question more than any other. I don't have a simple answer, its a complicated topic. I'll break this into two parts. Part one is the most common cause, and part two...
45 Degree Brushing – It’s Critical To Your Health
Having been a Dental Hygienist for 22 years, I can honestly say I spend most of my time teaching patients to brush properly and identify the signs and symptoms of gum disease. This usually involves the patient holding a mirror while I brush their teeth. I’ll then...
