The standard toothbrush has been undergoing a lot of makeovers lately, and along with new silicone-bristled brushes, other manufacturers are producing toothbrushes they claim harbor less bacteria than traditional ones or simply clean teeth better. You may wonder if these new types of toothbrushes do have any advantage over typical brushes. Here is a guide to three of the brushes and how they claim to work.
Nano-silver Brushes
One new type of antibacterial toothbrush that is being produced by several companies is the nano-silver brush.
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All scuba divers understand that rigorous training is an essential prerequisite for anybody interested in taking up the sport. Scuba diving is a dangerous pastime, and while accidents are rare, around 100 divers in North America die annually. Scuba diving presents several health risks, but you may not previously have considered the possibility that this pastime could lead to tooth and jaw damage. Find out how scuba diving affects your teeth, and learn how to protect your mouth while you dive.
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Do your kids always forget to brush and floss their teeth, or do they complain when you constantly remind them? This can be quite normal with kids of all ages, but there might be things you can do as a parent to help your kids enjoy taking care of their teeth. Here are two ideas that might help.
Make A Chart
Brushing and flossing are important tasks for people of all ages, yet many kids do not understand the benefits or purpose of this.
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Medical technology has advanced enough that even people with uncontrolled diabetes can successfully have dental implants installed. While studies have shown the survival rate of dental implants in diabetics to be around 92 percent, people with this disease must take extra measures in the years afterwards to prevent the implants from failing. Here are a few oral health issues that can affect the long-term success of your dental implant and simple things you can do to correct them.
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Is an uncontrollable sweet tooth the bane of your oral health? It can be hard to resist the cookies, candies, and cakes that you pass by in the grocery store or that are kept in your home by family members when you love sugary sweets. While eating a bit of candy here and there likely won't sabotage your dental health, eating these treats daily, especially if you don't brush immediately after eating them, can.
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