Toothbrush Care

You know that you need to care for your teeth.  You should brush your teeth twice daily using an ADA approved toothbrush and toothpaste.  Flossing should be part of your daily dental care also.  Finally, you should visit a dentist every six months for a check-up and cleaning.

However, your dental care doesn’t end there.  Did you know that you need to care for your toothbrush?  While it doesn’t require a lot of time to care for your toothbrush, it is important that you follow these suggestions.  Caring for your toothbrush will keep your teeth healthier and looking their best. …

Is Your Dentist Rich?

The common perception is that dentists are wealthy. Well, according to a recent survey conducted by the Wealthy Dentist, 2 out of 3 dentists would disagree with that perception.

Even though the average dentist in the United States makes ~$180, 000 per year (which puts them in the top 5% for income earners in the U.S.) , many dentists felt that the public did not understand the costs associated with being a dentist. The survey cited many anecdotal tales from dentists about high education costs and expensive private practice expenses.

But the real culprit may be the perception of what…

Braces Review

Need braces? Getting braces? Braces Review might be the perfect site for you.

Everyone knows what dental braces are. They straighten teeth and fix bites problems and can be made of a variety of materials. Most people associate dental braces with the metal from of dental braces. It is common to find people who are embarrassed to be seen with the metal brackets and wires in their mouth. The thing is, having braces doesn’t have to be that way!

Invisalign braces are clear braces that are virtually undetectable. People are very satisfied with this form of braces. With…

Oral Hygiene

Do you have dinosaur breath? It is a common misconception that bad breath comes from not brushing your teeth. While this does contribute to a person having bad breath, there are many other reasons for chronic halitosis (bad breath). Not brushing and flossing, tooth decay, severe dry mouth, Illness,gum disease and smoking, just to name a few. Hormonal changes have even been implicated with bad breath. During menstruation, estrogen causes sloughing of body lining tissue including that of the mouth. This gives additional nutrition for anaerobic bacteria. Dairy foods such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream also cause bad…