Babies are born with the need to suck. This helps them to feed and provides comfort. Thumb sucking becomes a habit because of its soothing and calming nature. This is a behavior that usually is outgrown between ages 2 and 4. Dental professionals agree that there can be consequences to […]
Author: Michelle Mussehl, RDH
Michelle Mussehl RDH has made a life-long career practicing as a dental hygienist. In her experience, she has noticed many people have questions regarding their oral health. She created this website to provide solutions to oral health concerns people may not ask when visiting their dentist.
Best Whitening Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth
You want white teeth, I get it. But your teeth are also incredibly sensitive. You have tried whitening products on the market and they have made your teeth even more sensitive. What are you supposed to do? In this article I will discuss the best whitening toothpastes for sensitive teeth. […]
Receding of Gums (Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention)
Your teeth are amazingly clean. You do everything right to keep them clean. OR SO YOU THINK! Your gums have receded and are exposing the sensitive root area along the gumline. You may not have gum disease but YOU COULD HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM. In this article you will learn […]
What Is the Proper Way to Floss Your Teeth?
You just came from your dentist and you were told you need to floss more. We all have room for improvement in this category. But let’s say you have never really been a fan of flossing. This means you could use some information on what is the proper way to […]
How to Remove Coffee Stains on Your Teeth- Easy Hack
Are you someone who loves to drink coffee? I know I am. In fact, I would never want anyone to take coffee away from me. I love it that much. Problem is…coffee causes stains on teeth. No worries. I am about to tell you how to remove coffee stains on […]
How Do Dental Probiotics Work? (And Why You Need Them)
It is all the rage…probiotics to help everything from gut health to mental health. There is a new kid on the block. It is dental probiotics. How do dental probiotics work? I am here to help you understand their mechanism of action and decide if their use is best for […]
Essential Oils (Are They Harmful to Oral Health?)
You are trying to do the right thing. You want to use an oral health product to promote healthy teeth and gums. This may mean you are using products containing essential oils. I want to explain why essential oils may be harmful to oral health. Many people want to steer […]
How to Disinfect a Toothbrush-Incredibly Easy Ways
Do you know there are more than 100 million bacteria on your toothbrush? Of course you don’t, because if you did, you would never use It! Among these bacteria are Staph and E. coli. That’s right you read that correct. The same kind of bacteria found in poop! Once you […]
What Is An Ultrasonic Denture Cleaner? (Latest Technology)
Did you know there are more than 500 to 650 different species of bacteria in the mouth. There is an estimated 20 billion bacteria at any one moment which can multiply to 120 billion within 24 hours! The majority of these live on the tongue, under the gums and if […]
The Best Tartar Control Toothpaste (Why You Need It)
The tartar formation process is hard at work in your mouth right now. In fact, bacteria are working hard to do it 24/7. This is due to the fact that your bacterial plaque is constantly multiplying and your saliva (which contains minerals) is always flowing. Fortunately, there are ways to […]
