There are so many different types of toothpaste out there, all with different ingredients. Which ones are important? Which ones sometimes cause allergic reactions? Can any cause harm? Let’s find out! Toothpaste has a pretty wide range of components. The standard formula includes the following categories in these amounts… Abrasives to aid in removing plaque […]
I’m big into DIY dentistry when you can do it safely and effectively. I’ve made it my mission to teach as many people as possible to manage their own oral health when possible! I’ve got a ton of other articles on DIY dentistry all throughout my website! I tell you all this so you’ll listen […]
Denture Adhesives The number one question I get asked about dentures is what type of adhesive should be used. There are a couple of types that are good. I personally have had good experience with my patients using either Fixodent powder or cream. The cream is a little easier to use but I’ve found that […]
Recommendations Updated April 16th, 2018. Before I get into the recommendations I want to explain a couple of things about mouthwash. Mouthwash can be a good companion for strengthening your teeth or helping bad breath but brushing and flossing always need to come first. You need the mechanical removal of bacteria that both provide. You […]
(Before you read through my toothpaste picks, you may want to read my article on the different ingredients in toothpaste. It will explain about all the different common ingredients as well as provide a chart on how abrasive many different brands of toothpaste are.) My Top Pick: Colgate Total Care is the best toothpaste I’ve found. […]
Reviews Updated February 25th, 2017 Electric Toothbrushes As a dentist I really like electric toothbrushes. Electric toothbrushes have been scientifically proven to reduce more plaque than a manual toothbrush and they also have a lot of different features to make your brushing more effective. I’ve personally tried out just about every brand and use one […]
Looking for dentist recommended candy and gum? There is a sweetener known as Xylitol that actually fights cavities. Studies have shown that chewing gum with enough Xylitol can reduce your risk of cavities significantly. The same holds true for mints or other candies with xylitol. Xylitol sweetened candy and gum is also diabetic friendly. Xylitol has a […]
I have only one overriding criteria when trying new types of floss and flossing products. Does it make flossing easy? You can get really technical with all the different types of floss and products but in the end it really comes down to whether you’ll use it or not. If a product is difficult to […]
Below are my recommendations for the best (and worst) types of over the counter teeth whitening / bleaching products. If you are interested in faster or more significant results see my page on professional whitening to see if any of those options are a better fit for you. Teeth whitening is dependent on just a couple […]
Reviews: We’re going to get right to the good stuff here in case you just want to know what is the best overall sports mouth guard… Shock Doctor Gel Max (My Overall #1 Pick For Over the Counter Products) This mouth guard surprised me quite a bit (in a good way). The Shock Doctor Gel Max […]