by Michael Davidson | Oct 24, 2018 | FLOSSING, GUM DISEASE
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...
by Michael Davidson | Aug 28, 2018 | FLOSS, FLOSSING, GUM DISEASE, TOOTH BRUSH
Why does my floss smell? If the floss smells bad, it means that food particles, usually meat, or some other type of fibrous organic are getting trapped in the space between the teeth. It’s been allowed to sit in this space for 24 plus hours and is basically...
by Michael Davidson | Oct 8, 2017 | FLOSS, FLOSSING, GUM DISEASE, Uncategorized
Lets Talk About Floss We have all had that moment when we finally decide to listen to our dentist, dig out the floss and get to work. However, when performing this seemingly benign task we discover an offensive odor. So, what’s going on here, and is this normal? Well,...
by Michael Davidson | Oct 12, 2015 | FLOSSING, GUM DISEASE
Brushing with Mouthwash Brush with toothpaste for 1 min Use the Bass method. You may have been taught to brush in circles, or randomly just to knock plaque off, but being mindful of how you brush makes all the difference. Cleaning below the gumline and making sure...
by Michael Davidson | May 26, 2015 | FLOSSING, GUM DISEASE
It would be easy to go into a long clinical description explaining gum disease and oral bacterial growth, but that would put you to sleep faster than a freshman accounting classThis is what you really need to know about brushingWhere you see the gum line next to your...
by Michael Davidson | Apr 2, 2015 | FLOSSING, GUM DISEASE, gum disease and general health
Tooth brushing technique will impact your health. Just like obesity, gum disease is having a significant impact on our health. It’s now linked to Diabetes, Heart Disease, Pancreatic cancer, and Alzheimer’s. These are all preventable with a little bit of...
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