Tag: dental floss
Why Not Give Yourself the Gift of a Healthy Smile?
Tooth decay affects 60-90% of teenagers and adults (the WHO) and 75% of adults have some type of gum disease (the ADA). Your smile has one major enemy, and that is acid, as it forms into plaque and calculus on your teeth and around the gumline. This soft, sticky film contains millions of bacteria which […]
Tips to Consider When Shopping for Dental Floss
Despite dubious marketing messages offered by manufacturers of antiseptic mouthwash, flossing your teeth still remains the most effective way to clear residual food particles and plaque from between your teeth. There are some minute variations in different types of dental floss that are worth noting. Most dental floss is made from either extruded monofilament or […]