Jan 8, 2018 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing)
Many people think that just brushing their teeth is enough to remove all of the bacteria and plaque, but that is not the case. To properly clean your teeth, keep gums healthy and remove plaque, you need to floss also. Over 500 bacterias are found in plaque, according...
Oct 2, 2017 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing)
Do you floss your teeth at least once a day? You should, and here’s the reason why: Flossing each day helps remove the food particles and germs that support foul breath. That makes flossing one of the best approaches to avoid and stop bad breath. Bad breath, or...
Sep 5, 2017 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing)
Bad breath is something that affects millions of Americans every single day. But what causes bad breath, and how can we eliminate those things and ensure we have fresh breath? First, let’s look at what is most likely causing bad breath. Most commonly, bad breath is...
Apr 8, 2016 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing)
Not only does bacteria in the mouth cause gum disease, but it also causes bad breath. Brushing your tongue regularly can help prevent bad breath. Also known as halitosis, bad breath can be prevented by practicing good dental hygiene. Clean teeth, as well as a clean...
Feb 20, 2015 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing)
At Periodontal Associates of Memphis, often times we see people don’t brush for the recommended two to three minutes. If a manual toothbrush is used for the appropriate amount of time, and done with proper technique, it can perform as well as an electric toothbrush....
Aug 4, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing)
Phillips Sonicare Powered Toothbrushes and AirFlosser Thursday, August 4th, 2011 Our next Hygiene Study Club will be Monday September 19th. We will have an evening with Sonicare. We are excited to have Tracey with us. See her info below. She will discuss the two below...