dentistry
-
Have We All Been Using Mouthwash at the Wrong Time?
Based on an unscientific survey of my husband, largest WhatsApp chat, and everyone I work with, 100% of respondents use mouthwash after brushing. But common wisdom might have many people using mouthwash at the wrong time. And it’s a lot of people: According to Statista, nearly 200 million Americans used mouthwash in 2020. But as…
-
How to Clean Your Teeth When You Don’t Have a Toothbrush
Travel products site Minimus reports that 18% of surveyed travellers have admitted they often forget to pack a toothbrush. (Glad to hear I am not the only one). It’s worse when you get to your destination late, you can’t easily get to a store to buy a replacement, and your hotel doesn’t offer them to…
-
How To Choose Toothpaste
Choosing a toothbrush is relatively simple: dentists recommend brushing with a small-headed soft-bristled brush, for two minutes, twice a day. But how on earth do you decide between the 50-odd toothpastes on the supermarket shelves?