Why are your kids scared of the dentist?

Why are your kids scared of the dentist?

I listened to a parent who told me about a discussion at home as to when should they first bring their kids to see a dentist. Her husband argued that they shouldn’t bring their kids in too early because kids will be scared of a dentist when they are too young. When I...
How to make a bent toothbrush

How to make a bent toothbrush

Cleaning around your mouth can be a difficult task with many tight corners and hard-to-reach spots. Wherever you left plaque behind on a regular basis, the hard deposit will form and requires professional scaling and cleaning. I recommend regular 6 months cleaning...
Piksters – Say goodbye to floss

Piksters – Say goodbye to floss

When cleaning large gaps between teeth, an interdental brush is more user-friendly than floss. Many of my patients love this product so much they use these brushes instead of toothpicks after meals. The common brands of these products are Piksters or TePe. The tip is...
You need to floss more – really?

You need to floss more – really?

I feel that at some point in your life you’ll be told this line by your dentist when you ask how can you clean your teeth better and it’s one of the biggest misconceptions about cleaning. Similarly, after informing patients they have a lot of plaque in...