Toothbrushes should be changed every two to three months for a couple of reasons. First of all, the bristles after a couple of months become frayed and less effective. Second, over a period of time there is a build-up of bacteria that accumulates where the bristles come in contact with the base of the toothbrush handle.
Why do most teeth whitening products leave my teeth sensitive? Part 1
Most people who have used DIY teeth whitening products report teeth sensitivity and soft tissue irritation. So why does this happen? One obvious reason is the whitening gel placement. Most DIY kits instruct the user to place the whitening gel in the tray instead of the tooth surfaces. The Oratrue teeth whitening kits instruct the user to place the whitening gel on the teeth first then place the mouth tray and teeth whitening light in the mouth. The significance here is that there is a lower probability that the gel will come in contact with the soft tissues and cause...
Why should we use a bamboo toothbrush?
Every year more than 3 billion toothbrushes are discarded and most of them end up in our oceans. To make matters worse it takes several hundred years for those plastic toothbrushes to decompose and when they do our oceans and food supply are adversely affected.
Really….What is oil pulling and why it is significant?
Oil pulling is based on Ayurvedic medicine dating back over thousands of years. It is so simple that most can’t believe that it can be effective. Oil pulling involves placing a tablespoon of sesame, coconut or sunflower seed oil in the mouth for about twenty minutes and then spitting it out in the trash. The oil most used is coconut oil because it has antibacterial & antifungal properties. Most folks also use coconut oil because it has a relatively pleasant taste. The proponents say that it freshens breath, whitens teeth and promotes healthy gums. They even say that it can...