There are two crucial healthy habits to keeping children’s teeth healthy. Nutrition Good oral hygiene routines Tips for Nutrition Choose healthy snack options between meals. Children love snacks between mealtimes, as they are growing and may feel hungry or thirsty. Choose snacks that don’t “stick” to the teeth. Try nutritious snacks like cheese, nuts, crunchy apples, or carrots. Limit snacks like crackers and chips that are comprised of carbohydrates, which have sugars that are a food source for cavity causing...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. This month-long national health observance was initiated by the American Dental Association (ADA). It is intended to bring together dedicated professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers, and many others. Establishing good oral habits at a young age is the first step to healthy teeth, the whole life through. Cavities Cavities are one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children in...

It is recommended to brush in the morning and the evening before bed. It is also important to consider when we brush in relation to consumption of food and beverages.     Foods and beverages that are high in acids wear away the enamel that protects your teeth, a process known as tooth erosion. This can change the appearance of your teeth, make them more sensitive, and make them more susceptible to cavities.  Here are a couple more tips for protecting...

Are you someone who likes to make goals when the new year approaches? Do you take time to reflect? The purpose of creating goals is usually to improve your life and bring more fulfillment. Have you considered making goals related to a healthy smile? Your smile not only brings you confidence, but your teeth allow you to chew and speak properly. We often want to make a behavior change, like brushing longer or cleaning between our teeth more often, but...

The TePe® Implant Care Kit combines different tools to reach all sides of the dental implant(s). You can effectively clean around implants with brushes designed to fit narrow areas, between the teeth, and used for on-the-go cleaning. The gums and bone around an implant are far more sensitive to plaque and the build-up of bacteria, than around a natural tooth. The implant attaches directly to the bone, so natural defense mechanisms are limited if not cleaned properly. Maintaining a high...

TePe offers different sizes of toothbrushes for the different stages of life. Every TePe brush has been designed with the help of Dental Professionals to deliver the highest quality and most effective toothbrushes for both adults and children. The toothbrushes are efficient, durable, and easy to use. All our toothbrushes have a tapered brush head for better accessibility and to reduce the gag reflex.     TePe Supreme™: The TePe Supreme™ toothbrush has an innovative bristle design, along with a...

You must maintain your dental implants with proper oral hygiene at home. Implants can develop disease, just like a natural tooth. Bacterial plaque is a sticky film that constantly forms on your teeth and implants. If you do not clean your implant(s) properly, the plaque builds up and can cause gum inflammation called peri-implant mucositis. Your gums may look red, swollen, feel sensitive or bleed easily. This can be reversed, but if plaque is not removed, the bone around the...

Tips for caring for your braces Develop routines, as schedules continually change during each season. Use fluoride toothpaste to make your teeth stronger. Use a mouthwash with fluoride, if possible after a snack or lunch, to help strengthen the teeth. When first getting the orthodontic appliance, serve soft food. Prepare a travel case with an extra set of oral hygiene products to bring to school or work. Stock up with orthodontic wax to prevent mouth irritations from sharp edges. If...