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is a toothbrush. Currently there’s about 323,060,000 people in the United states; if you take a very rough estimate that there’s at least 5 million people/ babies who don’t have teeth, subtract that from the population, and then estimate that the average person goes through 3 tooth brushes a year, you end up with 955,800,000 toothbrushes being thrown away per year. That’s 1 billion toothbrushes from America alone, disregarding the fact that your dentist recommends you change your toothbrush at least

Growing up going to the dentist we have all been told to always floss our teeth. You may remember going through those gruesome appointments where the dentist are flossing our teeth for us and it kind of hurts, feels weird, maybe even made our gums feel rubbery. And every few minutes when they are flossing our teeth; they make us take the tube out our mouth that’s sucking all the saliva in our mouth and spit in the little bowl. In that spit, if you haven’t been flossing you usually see a lot of blood

1. What is changing in the toothbrush category? Assess Colgate Palmolive's competitive position. Toothbrush manufacturers have poured millions of dollars and hours, to marry form and function in oral health care products that enable their users to brush frequently, comfortably, and above all, properly. Along the way, they have built the U.S. oral care market into a $2.9 billion industry, changed the brushing habits of millions and turned the lowly toothbrush into a trendy lifestyle accessory. As

Is Teeth Whitening Safe? If you worry about the color of your teeth, you are not alone. Many people stop smiling because their teeth are no longer white and this can have a major effect on their confidence and happiness. However, many people fear undergoing this type of treatment because they worry about the side effects that may go along with it. Is teeth whitening safe for you? Throughout the years, a wide variety of teeth whitening treatments have been thoroughly examined to find that they

The first trip I went on was a community outreach trip to the children’s daycare, on campus at San Diego State University. This being my first trip, I was not sure what to expect. Initially, I did not think the children would be interested in oral hygiene, however, since we promoted healthy oral hygiene through games, the children were 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

countries, usage after each meal is encouraged. Most toothpaste contains chemicals which are toxic when ingested, and is not intended to be swallowed. Contents [hide] * 1 History o 1.1 Early toothpastes o 1.2 The modern toothbrush o 1.3 Tooth powder o 1.4 Modern toothpaste * 2

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

Porcelain fixed bridges In technical terms, a dental porcelain bridge is capable of bridging the gap created by one or more missing teeth. Also, it’s one of the most technological and effective solutions introduced into the field of dentistry. A bridge is basically created with the combination of two or more crowns to be placed on either side of the gap of a missing tooth. The mere reason why many dental patients are now opting for porcelain bridges is because it is considered a strong potential

Abstract This paper discusses scholarly articles that discuss various interventions, to improve oral health in children of all ages. There is research conducted that shows 1 out of 6 children experience a toothache each year. There were various interventions implemented throughout schools, and for parents with young children. Each intervention had similar effects and research shows that they were very effective in increasing knowledge on oral hygiene and dental health. This paper also discusses

known as “baby bottle tooth decay”. In order to help prevent tooth decay, you must limit the intake of sugary and sticky foods along with sweetened beverages between your meals. Bacteria in Plaque – plaque on your teeth should be removed by your toothbrush and floss everyday. Usually, in the majority of cases a clean tooth