9 Things Dentists Would Never, Ever Do To Their Teeth
hobo_018 via Getty Images You likely know that skipping brushing and flossing can harm your teeth, but dentists say chewing ice, using a toothbrush with too-hard bristles and biting your nails can be damaging as well. Brushing, flossing and visiting the dentist regularly — we all know the pillars of good dental hygiene. But knowing […]
5 Electric Toothbrushes That Get An Insane Number Of 5-Star Reviews
Studies suggest that your regular brushing and flossing habits can impact more than just what is going on with your teeth and gums. They can even possibly influence the health of your heart and determine your risk for more chronic conditions down the road. That being said, brushing your teeth isn’t always the most enjoyable […]
WTF Is Tongue Scraping And Should I Be Doing It?
Many of us might be diligent about brushing our teeth, flossing and using mouthwash. But there’s another element of oral hygiene that people are less familiar with: tongue scraping. “Tongue scraping is an oral hygiene process done to clean the bumpy surface of the tongue,” Dr. Erin Issac, a board-certified pediatric dentist, told HuffPost. “The […]