dentifrices
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How to Do a Salt Water Rinse (and When You Should)
If you’ve ever had a tooth extracted, or been sick with a sore throat, your doctor may have recommended a saltwater rinse. A salt water rinse, which calls for rinsing out your mouth with a mixture of water and salt, can be used in place of mouthwash. Salt water rinses can also be an effective…
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There’s No Such Thing As a ‘Clean’ Toothbrush
There are two types of people in the world. The type who thoughtlessly store their toothbrushes out in the open, in the same bathroom that harbours a faecal-matter-spewing toilet (gross, right?), and the type who takes pains to cover their toothbrushes when not in use, and even periodically disinfect them in the dishwasher or with…
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How to Clean Your Night Guard, Because It’s Grosser Than You Think
1When I got my dental night guard, the woman who made the molds was adamant that I only, only, rinse it with warm water every day and occasionally, let the soft bristles of my toothbrush scrape any excess mouth detritus from its delicate features. This would be enough, she assured me. (I was sceptical.) She…
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Clean These Items When It’s Time to Throw Out Your Toothbrush
According to the Aurora Dental Group, the average toothbrush lasts three months. After 90 days, you should be swapping yours out for a new one, provided you care about your oral hygiene. But don’t just toss that old brush — or, at least, not right away. First, use it to scrub those hard-to-clean areas of…