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 […]
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.
How to Disinfect a Toothbrush
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 […]
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. […]
Essential Oils (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 […]
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 Charcoal Toothpaste?-Read Before Using
When you hear about natural alternatives for whitening your teeth, you are sure to learn about charcoal toothpaste. But hold up! As a dental hygienist, I want to inform you of the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to these products. So, what is charcoal toothpaste? I […]
Best Mouthwash for Gum Disease- Tri-ology
If you have gum disease, you are not alone. More than 75% of adults over the age of 35 have some form of gum disease. Do you believe a mouthwash can help treat your gum disease? There is more you need to know. I am going to explain why you […]
Waterpik Water Flosser (3 Best Choices)
Cleaning Between Your Teeth Just Got Easier! You hate to floss, I get it. Most people do. Who wants to stick their hands inside of their mouths anyway? Science now proves that water flossing is twice as effective as string floss. Wohoo! When it comes to preventing cavities, gum disease […]
Xylimelts (For Dry Mouth)
Even if dry mouth is only an annoyance for you, it is actually something you should seriously think about treating. We need our saliva for more reasons than you may think. Dry mouth is a common occurrence and if not treated, will lead to other conditions including cavities, gum disease […]
What’s A Proxabrush? (Interdental Brush)
Amazing! You just came from your dentist and this time you DIDN’T get the “you need to floss more” speech! What gives? I am here to tell you as a dental hygienist that flossing is not recommended in the same way it used to be. You now have the option […]
