Brushing twice a day, every day, is general advice for removing plaque. However, your choice of brush and brushing technique also matters. Determining which one is better while explaining manual vs electric toothbrushes is controversial. Most dental professionals claim that an electric toothbrush is more effective at removing plaque, while others believe there are other…
Patients planning to get dental crowns sometimes hear rumors about them causing cancer, which can make them worried about the treatment. Such rumors produce queries like “Can dental crowns cause cancer?” Which has no other purpose than spreading fear among the patients. Connection Between Dental Crowns & Cancer There is no scientific evidence linking dental…
Online personalities rave that purple toothpaste can provide instantly brighter teeth. The concept of a vibrant toothpaste color-correcting dull teeth seems brilliant; however, dental experts are not convinced. Smile360 Family Dentistry’s dental expert and ADA member, Dr.Niraj Shah, FAGD, says, “Purple toothpaste does not brighten enamel. Instead, it provides an optical illusion by neutralizing yellow…
Our teeth may look seamless, but they have tiny gaps in between, and debris from foods will inevitably lodge into the hard-to-reach ridges of your teeth. So, few feelings are as satisfying as using a toothpick or running some floss between your teeth to remove food particles. However, which is better to incorporate into your…
Have you ever wondered how some people have plump skin with that glow from within? While you might suspect some expensive fillers or treatments at play, glowing skin is more achievable than you think. It all comes down to nutritional intake. What we eat every day impacts how our skin looks on the outside. Protein…
No one likes dry, flaky lips that hurt when you smile, sometimes leading to cracks or bleeding. Dry lips are an issue everyone goes through. Sometimes, even chapsticks aren’t enough to moisturize in today’s arid climates. One way to get your shiny, healthy lips back is to exfoliate. There are many great ways to exfoliate,…
When we think of healthy teeth, the first image that comes to mind is a beaming smile with rows of pearly white teeth and vibrant pink gums. However, this picture-perfect smile isn’t a reality for many people. Teeth can be chipped, discolored, or develop various spots and marks. One of these dental anomalies that confused…
Sipping coffee, slurping on a colorful smoothie, or dousing your sushi in soya sauce and much more! It seems that we can’t escape these vibrant foods and beverages that easily stain teeth. So, it’s understandable if you’re looking at hydrogen peroxide as a way to brighten your smile. After all, it’s notorious for its potential…
Have you ever been doing the mundane task of brushing your teeth, and suddenly-hic! Not just once, twice, but thrice, and oh no, here we go again. What exactly is it about brushing your teeth that makes your body protest with a bad bout of hiccups? In this blog, we will learn about this annoying…
You’re in the patient chair on the receiving end of a fluoride treatment, with your teeth at the dentist’s mercy. You take a big gulp, oh no! Accidents happen, but what do you do when you swallow some professional-strength fluoride? However, there is no real need to worry. This blog will explain what happens if…
