Marchesan JT et al.  A vast majority of the dental profession stand behind the recommendation that oral hygiene instructions should include both toothbrushing and interdental cleaning. The biofilm is central in the development of both periodontal disease and caries and needs to be removed to prevent these diseases successfully.  This piece of research is based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a register representing the civilian, noninstitutionalized population in the United States. Adults 30 years and...

  These are a few tricks and tips to improve the way you clean your teeth. The more you know and practice, the better you'll get at it!!!      #1 Close your mouth to get to the back teeth.  Although this may sound counterproductive, when you open wide, you will contract the muscle  in your cheek that sits along your back teeth. If you close down slightly and relax that muscle, you can actually allow the toothbrush to reach those...

    Receding gums can create discomfort in the tooth and also in the gums themselves. Inflammation such as gingivitis is one cause of recession. Within the TePe product line, you can find a bristle for the many nooks and crannies of the teeth to prevent inflammation.    TePe has an extensive line of interdental brushes that can be used between the teeth and are size for each individual’s spaces. They are all different and you will need the right size...

Kids love sweets, there is no doubt about that. Unfortunately, they're full of sugar which - in high quantities - can significantly alter a child's physical and emotional wellbeing. Sugar is found in almost everything we consume, from the obvious sweet foods like chocolate and cakes to processed foods and microwaveable dinners. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and this year the dental community is waging its war on sugar. We are learning more and more about the harmful...