oral hygiene
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Not to Be Dramatic but This $11 Tongue Scraper Has Changed My Life
If you know someone who’s super into oral hygiene (or you’re friends with me), you’d definitely have heard of tongue scrapers by now. I personally feel they haven’t shot to the level of stardom they deserve, but I’m here to sing their praises and share the many benefits that mine has brought to my life.…
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Are Waterpiks Really Better Than Traditional Floss?
Water flossers like the Waterpik have flooded the shelves of dentist offices and retailers. While their popularity is unquestionable, does Waterpik remove plaque or clean your teeth better than regular old floss?
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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…
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How to Know If You’re Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard
My mother’s dental history reads like a horror novel: multiple fillings, root canals, implants, jaw surgeries, gum tissue grafts, and full veneers. Emotional costs aside, the financial investment has been massive. As a result, she drilled the importance of twice-daily brushing and flossing into me from a young age. It’s clearly paid off: I’ve never…