Monday, June 5, 2017

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things


 
Favorite Tooth Paste
Crest Pro Health HD.  This is a 2 tube tooth paste routine.  The first tube has the best fluoride to use for preventing cavities: stannous fluoride.  The second tube has hydrogen peroxide in it.  Peroxide is known to not only whiten teeth, but makes it difficult for bacteria to grow in, thus reducing cavities and gum disease bacteria.



Favorite Floss
My favorite floss to use on my own teeth is Glide Floss.  I find it doesn’t shred as much as others.

For my kids I use flossers.  My oldest is 4 and he can use the flossers well on his own.  For my busy 2 year old I use these on her and can do a good job in a few seconds. 


      Favorite Mouthwash
Honestly, as stated above, I like Hydrogen Peroxide especially for those who struggle with cavities or gum disease.  The science behind that is: bacteria in your mouth is living without oxygen, peroxide introduces oxygenated bubbles into your mouth, which make it hard for that bacteria to thrive. 

If I had a lot of decay issues I’d add ACT mouth rise.  If I had gum disease issues I’d add Listerine.

       Favorite Manual Toothbrush
I like any extra soft bristled tooth brush; I find that I brush too hard.  Currently I’m using Crest Complete Sensitive toothbrush and brush with my left hand, so I don’t brush too hard. 

Favorite Electric Tooth Brush
For my small mouth I like Oral-B power tooth brush.  I find the smaller head allows me to get back behind my last molar.  Ultimately, I believe, as long as the tooth brush has a rechargeable battery and a 2 minute timer, that brush will be superior to a manual tooth brush.

Favorite Whitening Product – Over the Counter

Crest White Strips.  You need hydrogen peroxide to sit on your teeth.  The longer it sits, the more it will whiten.  White strips allow this to happen to some extent before your saliva will wash it away.  If I didn’t see any results with this product- some won’t- then we can help you achieve a brighter smile with a prescription strength in-office procedure or product.

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