3 Reasons to Pack Your Electric Toothbrush

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Electric toothbrushes are awesome, but are they necessary when you travel? We like to pack ours for multiple reasons! Continue reading for 3 reasons to pack your electric toothbrush when you travel for the holidays. 1. Better Brushing If you’re looking for reasons to pack your electric toothbrush, you can start by observing the results! People have studied the use …

What Does a Dental Hygienist Do

What Does a Dental Hygienist Do?

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Seeing a dental hygienist regularly is important. But what does a dental hygienist do? And how often should you see one? Dental hygienists help to ensure that your teeth stay healthy, clean, and bright. Here’s how. The Importance of Dental Cleanings If you brush and floss your teeth regularly, you probably wonder if you still need to see a dental …

Is It Time to Visit the Dentist?

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Your dental cleaning pops up on the calendar, but you’re so busy! Is it time to visit the dentist again? What if you put it off another 6 months, just this once? If you’re tempted to skip, we hear you! But here’s why regular visits are so important. Keeping Your Teeth Healthy You probably know that dental care is important. …

How to Brush Your Teeth Better

How to Brush Your Teeth Better

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If you care about your dental health, we know you try hard to brush your teeth diligently. But have you talked with your dentist about your brushing technique and tools? Using the correct brushing technique and tools is important because it can make the difference between effective and ineffective brushing. Let’s talk about how to brush your teeth better to …

Popular New Electric Toothbrush Features

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Shopping for a new toothbrush? Ready to make the switch to an electric toothbrush? Let’s talk about some popular new electric toothbrush features that can take your oral hygiene to the next level. Timers Dentists recommend brushing your teeth after each meal, or 3 times daily, and for 2 minutes each session. It can be easy to want to rush …

5 Tips for Better Brushing

5 Tips for Better Brushing

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Brushing our teeth is a daily habit that many of us rarely think twice about, but sometimes it can be a good idea to be mindful of our regular habits to ensure that we’re getting the most benefit from them. Brushing your teeth is important. So it’s important to do it well and with the right tools for the best …

5 New Ways to Improve Your Oral Hygiene

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Boring brushing and flossing routines can be a thing of the past! Sounds too good to be true? Check out these 5 new ways to improve your oral hygiene and up your dental care game from mundane and boring to something you can’t wait to do. 1. Electric Toothbrush Electric toothbrushes may not sound that exciting, but there’s a reason …

Dental Hygiene When You’re Sick

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Cold and flu season is in full swing again. When you’re feeling achy, chilled and stuffy, caring for your teeth can understandably slip your mind. Even the smallest task seems to take great effort when you’re feeling under the weather. Getting well and caring for you should take top priority and there are some easy things you can do to …

Can You Disinfect Your Toothbrush?

Can You Disinfect Your Toothbrush?

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In the current pandemic, we are trying to protect ourselves and our families from illness, and reinfection from illness. Part of this can mean disinfecting everyday items. So if you’re asking “Can you disinfect your toothbrush?” Here are some safety tips to keep your toothbrush clean during the time of COVID-19. 1. Isolate Your Personal Items If you’re showing any …

3 Tips to Keep Up with Your Dental Hygiene While Under Quarantine

3 Tips to Keep Up with Your Dental Hygiene While Under Quarantine

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With the changes that come with COVID-19, it’s easy to get out of your day to day routine. During this time, people should take care of their mental health, physical health, boost their immune system, and practice habits that promote good dental hygiene. Here are a few helpful tips to remember while under quarantine. 1. Brushing twice a day Brushing …