Everyone knows the importance of home oral care and professional dental cleanings. However, you may not be aware of some new tips that can help prevent gum disease. 1. Exchange your manual toothbrush for an electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes are more effective. They remove more bacteria and plaque. 2. Keep your mouth moist by chewing...
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Top 10 Oral Health Tips For Children
Dental care in childhood can affect your child’s oral health later in life. Some tips can help you prepare him for a healthy future. 1. Children like to imitate parents and older siblings. Let your child know you take oral care seriously. When you floss and brush with him, he will want to imitate these...
The Pros and Cons of an Electric Toothbrush
Many dentists recommend electric toothbrushes over old-fashioned manual toothbrushes. As there are both pros and cons to electric toothbrushes, some information can help you make a decision. Benefits of Electric Toothbrushes: The most important benefit of an electric toothbrush is it can do the most thorough job with the least amount of effort. When you...
The Importance of Using Your Insurance Budget Before Year-End
You may not know it is possible to save a great deal of money by using your dental insurance before the year ends. Certain plans run on a calendar year. If this is the way your benefits work, here are five reasons to schedule dental care immediately. Deductibles. A deductible is the amount of money you...
The Importance of Daily Flossing
Everyone knows the importance of oral care for total oral health. However, there is more to oral care than brushing your teeth. Dental care at home also requires daily flossing. Why You Need To Floss: A toothbrush cannot clean between the teeth. Whether there are spaces between the teeth or teeth are close together, food...
Gums and Your Oral Health
Oftentimes when people think of oral health and hygiene, they overlook their gums and think only of their teeth. Gums serve a very important purpose in the mouth. They are an important protective barrier that protects your teeth and their support structures. Healthy teeth depend on healthy gums to be strong and thrive. Most gum...
Tooth Whitening Solutions
Your smile is often a large part of the first impression that you make to others. That is why tooth whitening is essential for many individuals in both their personal and professional lives. At Dana Walters DDS in Hilliard and Upper Arlington, Ohio, we are happy to provide tooth whitening solutions that will serve you...
Dental Care: Manual Vs. Electric Toothbrushes
Which is better, a manual or electric toothbrush? This is a very common question, especially in recent years. Some people even claim that it provides better dental care, but, which is really better? Here are the advantages of both: Manual toothbrushes make it easier for you to feel how much pressure you are using when...