- 1. Dental Service
- (Category)
- ... Thorough brushing and flossing help remove food particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of teeth. But toothbrush bristles cannot always reach all the way into the depressions and grooves of the posterior ...
- 2. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... time. Practice safe sex. Use condoms if you or your partner has a history of sexually transmitted diseases or high-risk behavior. Don't share personal items. Use your own toothbrush, comb ...
- 3. Periodontitis
- (Periodontitis)
- ... to help reduce or prevent periodontitis, including: Get regular professional dental cleanings, on a schedule recommended by your dentist Use a soft toothbrush and replace it at least every three ...
- 4. Gingivitis
- (Gingivitis)
- ... you recommend? How often should I brush? What kind of toothbrush do you recommend? What kind of dental floss do you recommend? How often should I floss? Do you recommend use of mouthwash? Are ...
- 5. Tooth abscess
- (Tooth abscess )
- ... cleaner to clean between your teeth on a daily basis Replacing your toothbrush every three or four months, or whenever the bristles are frayed Eating a balanced diet, and limiting sugary foods and ...
- 6. School Health Programs
- (Community Programs)
- ... classes are reinforced with educational incentive materials like pedometers, jump ropes, toothbrushes, activity books, reflective bike stickers and placemats with nutritional tips. Parents are encouraged ...
- 7. Trench mouth
- (Trench mouth)
- ... soft toothbrush. Once your gums begin to heal, brush and floss at least twice a day — preferably after every meal and at bedtime — to prevent future problems. When surgery is necessary Although your ...
- 8. To know chemo side effects you may face in Shanghai?
- (Chemotherapy)
- ... hard could cause your gums to bleed. So, you might need to use a soft-bristle toothbrush or one made from foam. Check with your doctor or nurse about flossing. These effects on the bone marrow will not ...
- 9. Dental Glossary
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... toothpaste that contains fluoride, which helps protect your teeth from decay. Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. A worn toothbrush won't do a good ...
- 10. How to Brush Your Pets Teeth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... to work off the accumulation so that you can start from a level playing field. • Buy a soft-bristled toothbrush and veterinary tooth gel. • Your animal will enjoy the extra attention as long ...
- 11. Checklist for the Dental Deviant
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... it’s best to pause, stop the grinding, and channel your energy elsewhere. Too-firm brushing. Do you like firm rather than soft bristles on your dental toothbrush? With age, the gums push back and the ...
- 12. Fluoride and Your Kids Teeth: How Much do They Need?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... the dentist if the amount in your water is sufficient to protect developing teeth. You should be brushing a baby’s teeth when they come in. You can do this with an extra soft toothbrush or by wiping ...
- 13. Smoking and What It Does To Your Teeth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- Imagine buying a new tube of toothpaste and squirting the following out onto your toothbrush: Tar, acetone, cyanide, lead, formaldehyde, ammonia, arsenic, butane, chloroform, carbon monoxide and nicotine. ...
- 14. Should You Use an Electric or a Traditional Toothbrush?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- When electrically powered toothbrushes were introduced in the 1960s they turned out to be ineffective, and prone to mechanical failure. During the years that followed, they tended to be used only by people ...
- 15. All About Brushing--How to Brush and What to Use
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... origins of brushing come from “chewingsticks," which were used by the Babylonians as early as 3500 BC. Eventually these stick began to morph into what we know today as a toothbrush. Yet, it wasn’t ...
- 16. How Dental Sealants Can Prevent Tooth Decay
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... attention from the toothbrush and more attention from the acids. A dental sealant acts as a protective barrier on the teeth by being bonded onto the chewing surfaces of the teeth. This barrier covers ...
- 17. What are the Causes of Plaque?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... Formation? To prevent plaque buildup, dentists recommend to brush at least twice a day with a soft, rounded-tip bristled toothbrush, paying particular attention to the space where the gums and teeth meet. ...
- 18. What are the Causes of Bad Breath (Halitosis)?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... but it usually stems from a problem in the mouth. Bacteria feed on food particles lodged in the mouth, and if your toothbrush fails to remove them, they release unpleasant odors. Good oral hygiene and ...
- 19. What is Gingivitis and How to Prevent It
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... to prevent gingivitis or to encourage its effects to gradually recede. Be gentle with your gums. Avoid stabbing them with a toothbrush, or injuring them with sharp pointed, or very hot food. If this ...
- 20. What are the Causes of Bleeding Gums?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... problem. Other, non-biological causes may include: Jabbing at our gums with a toothbrush, cutting ourselves when flossing or inserting dentures, biting down on hard objects, or using aggressive chemicals ...
