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Dentist's Advice: Stop Flossing!

Share on<br>Yep, you read that right: I’m a dentist and I’m suggesting that you throw away your floss.<br>When I first advise my patients to stop flossing, they usually look at me like I’m crazy—it's been ingrained in their minds that flossing is essential to their health. Unfortunately, most dentists’ advice around flossing is misguided.<br>As you well know, an inordinate amount of food gets stuck between our teeth after meals. Traditionally, we've been taught to use a thin, waxy string to…

Should you floss before or after you brush your teeth?

It's not a question of if you should floss, but a matter of when. And correctly timing the daily habit can have a major impact on your dental health—here's what the experts have to say in SELF's March issue.

What is Dental Phobia and Dental Anxiety

Dental phobia and dental anxiety can make it very difficult for people to keep regular dentist appointments. Find out more about dental phobia.

Why You Should Be Brushing Your Tongue

You brush and floss twice a day, but you could be doing your mouth a disservice if you aren’t also attacking the bacteria living on your tongue.

Dental checkups: How often are they needed?

Checkups. Cleanings. X-rays. Just how often should Canadians be seen by a dentist to keep their teeth and gums in optimal health?

This Is Exactly How You Should Be Taking Care of Your Teeth Every Single Day

Oral health—Use these daily dental care tips to improve your oral health.

How to Deal with Dental Phobia and Dental Anxiety

Dental phobias and dental anxiety can be eliminated through three different approaches

PERIODONTICS : Is Periodontal Disease Caused by Poor Dental Hygiene, Calculus or Food Stuff ?

Eyeing The Right Eye Professional? Look At This!

Ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians are commonly referred to as eye doctors because they all work to keep people’s eyes healthy and vision at its best. But they aren’t the same. Which kind of “eye doctor” is right for you<br>What is an ophthalmologist<br>Ophthalmologists are the most stringently trained of these three kinds of eye care professionals. They are full-fledged doctors who have chosen to specialize…

Sleep Deprivation and Hair Loss: A Connection?

Common sense dictates, to really enjoy life and stay healthy, you need adequate and consistent sleep. Scientific studies back this up . Likewise, a lack of adequate and consistent sleep is so damaging, you could very well lose your hair over it<br>It’s different for everyone<br>Can a lack of deep sleep take away your hair?<br>Obviously, the effects of sleep deprivation differ greatly from one person to the next. While some may see their hairline recede “only by a hair”, others could…

Can Periodontics Improve Your Oral Health?

If you have ever had trouble with your gums, you may have seen a dentist with experience in periodontics.

Will Glasgow Be the Climate Breakthrough We Need?

Time is running out for the nations of the world to get control of their emissions.

Why I’m exploring Glasgow with a 1930s guidebook

Our writer tours his home town using a vintage tourist guide – and gets a new perspective on a city that remains nostalgic yet irreverent

An Implant Restoration Could Prevent Bone Loss

Losing teeth continues to be an all too common experience for people, especially those in their senior years. Fortunately, there are several ways to replace them, ranging from partial or full dentures to implants.Some, though, postpone or simply choose not to replace a lost tooth, often because of t

Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment

Tooth decay is a highly destructive dental disease, responsible along with periodontal (gum) disease for most adult tooth loss. And we become even more susceptible to it as we get older.One form of decay that’s especially prominent among senior adults is a root cavity. Similar to a cavity in t

21 Things Everyone Must Eat In Glasgow

Tomlinson: Can humans sacrifice for their future? Glasgow climate summit is a test

No one can seriously doubt the climate crisis, only the ability of humans to respond to...

Photo quiz: Is this Edinburgh or Glasgow?

Scotland’s two biggest cities have a healthy rivalry – but can you tell them apart?

Not All Crowns are Alike. Know the Differences to Get the Look you Want

If you're in need of a crown to cover a damaged tooth, you have a lot of options. But before you choose, you need to know what you want. Would you be happy with an affordable, well-fitting crown that holds up well and allows you to chew comfortably? Or are you interested in a more expensive one that

Next Generation DentalDental Health Information Cosmetic Pediatric Emergency Periodontics...

Orofacial pain is a general medical term that is often used to describe pain that may be occurring in any part of the face including the jaws, scalp, mouth, and face. The pain may be caused by dise…