oral hygiene

  • Have We All Been Using Mouthwash at the Wrong Time?

    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 Know If You’re Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard

    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…