Dental floss

started bleeding? Most likely, the dental hygienist told you that this happened because you don’t floss enough! Though this isn’t true, there are still plenty of benefits to practicing good dental care and flossing regularly. Here’s some reasons to NOT give up on dental floss, all from Cincinnati’s top dentists at Lowitz and Meier!  Recently, there have been a slew of rumors floating around the internet claiming that flossing your teeth is not necessary for optimal dental care. However, these rumors are

today we are going to talk about one that almost no one would consider or even know how to use as a survival tool and that is dental floss. Here are 22 ways you can use dental floss to survive in an emergency. 1. Cutting Food. Dental floss can easily cut through a wide variety of foods,  such as:  meat, fruits, fish, eggs and more. 2. Starting A Fire. Waxed dental floss can be tied around dry sticks or bundles

fascinated in what we had to say and show them. It was shocking how few of these children knew how to properly floss and teaching them how to was definitely a challenge. Most of the kids were unable to grip the floss with both of their tiny hands but it was admirable how much determination they had despite their struggles, and it showed how much they really wanted to learn how to floss. Even though most of the children were actively participating, there were some who were very shy and too timid to

Problem Solution The solution for the problem we observe is to design a product that has floss connecting to the toothbrush. That way, people who “forget” will be reminded to include this in their everyday routine. The consumers would be able to take the floss out. We think this is going to be the outcome because 30% of adults say they do not have it in handy, now they do! Conclusion Our solution was successful, but there

A happy, healthy mouth starts at home. A dental assistant is a link between healthy mouths and patients. As a dental assistant, it is important that we educate every patient that we see about their dental health care and how they can continue proper oral care after their appointment at home. Many people do not understand the risks that are associated with poor oral hygiene. When a person has periodontal disease, they brush their teeth which in turn releases bacteria into the bloodstream

Brushing and flossing are important, but nothing beats a full dental cleaning for keeping your teeth healthy. In Dothan, AL, the dental care professionals at Field and Hanahan perform each teeth cleaning with the attentive precision you deserve. They’re committed to the overall dental health of every member of the community, so they make sure they do a thorough job on each dental cleaning. Teeth Cleaning: What To Expect Teeth cleaning is a routine procedure that clears away the kind of contaminants

Introduction Oil pulling is a method that is being practiced for a long time and is one of the most effective methods for fighting against dental diseases like gingivitis, bad oral breath and plaque. This is a traditional method for curing dental floss and dates back to 3000 years. Having been originated from Ayurveda techniques, this is one of the best home remedy that has been tried and tested successfully. It involves the use of oil, preferably from coconut, sesame or sunflower and the oil is

was finishing getting ready for her dental appointment at Restorative Dentistry, she quickly brushes over her teeth and flosses, mostly jamming the floss into the gums and barely removing anything stuck between the teeth. Amber makes her way into the waiting room and is greeted by two women receptionist. She sit her self down and is called by a dental assistant to go back into the clinic side. The dental assistant takes seven X-Rays of her teeth and a dental hygienst comes in, and begins the scale

apart at the handle to provide consumers with dental floss and toothpaste. The rear part of the handle contains a button that when pushed down also allows forward movement; this action squeezes the toothpaste cartridge. When the button is pressed a hole at the end of the handle opens up allowing the toothpaste to exist, when the button is released the hole closes and seals off the toothpaste. The end with the brush contains a cartridge full of dental floss. The use of cartridges is important because

As a final journal, I will explain what events made an impression on my dental hygiene career as well as how the community was affected positively and negatively. What went well in all of the presented presentation; knowing the information, having an attentive audience, and presenting with confidence. Our first presentation was at the Red Apple adult center, we had props to help clarify the information. Information presented was descriptive to distinguish each section of the presentation. At the