Are Toothbrush Sanitizers Effective?
When I was a kid, one of my teachers once told our class that bacteria from human waste in the bathroom could find its way on to our toothbrush. Later that day, I went home and moved my toothbrush as...
View ArticleHow Jessica Simpson Can Still Have Great Teeth Even Without Brushing Her Teeth
Last Wednesday during an interview with iheartradio, Jessica Simpson proclaimed to the world that she doesn't brush her teeth. You can see a video of that part of the interview at the bottom of this...
View ArticleWhy Teeth Whitening Toothpaste Isn’t Making Your Teeth Any Whiter
Many people buy so-called "Teeth Whitening" toothpaste hoping to get whiter teeth. For many people, these toothpastes do not provide whiter teeth. Is this a form of false advertising? Actually,...
View ArticleShould You Replace Your Toothbrush After You’ve Been Sick
Have you ever heard that you should replace your toothbrush after you are sick? I had heard that you should, but I never understood why. After you get sick, your body figures out how to fight the...
View ArticleAt What Age Can Kids Brush Their Own Teeth?
Have you ever heard any of the following quotes regarding the age that kids should start brushing their teeth by themselves? "My daughter could brush all by herself when she turned two years old!"...
View ArticleDo You Brush All Sides of Your Teeth?
Not long ago, I did a cleaning on one of my patients and found something very similar to what I find in most of my patients — that this particular patient takes a lot better care of the side of the...
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