Waterpiks are at-home dental instruments that can help clean teeth thoroughly. Use the Waterpik on braces, bridge work and crowns to remove food that can lead to bacteria if not rinsed out. Also use…
Dentists recommend changing your toothbrush every three months, even with power toothbrush heads. Most versions of the Spinbrush toothbrush include replaceable heads, eliminating the need to buy a…
Everyone is subject to bad breath every day. The mouth is also a breeding ground for bacteria and, sometimes, disease. With proper oral care, including the use of mouthwash, these problems can be…
Many electronic toothbrushes have rechargeable batteries and therefore can't be removed from the unit without disassembly. The Spinbrush is different in that you can actually access the batteries via…
Founded by David Giuliani and University of Washington professors Roy Martin and David Engel, Sonicare released the first sonic toothbrush in 1987. Sonic toothbrushes are electric devices that use…
They might not be approved by the American Dental Association, but alternative toothbrushes are out there. After all, people had to use something to clean their teeth before toothbrushes were…
An ultrasonic toothbrush cleanses the teeth and gums using vibration. This vibration helps destroy bacteria and plaque down to a depth of around 5mm which also helps to ward off gingivitis. The…
Denim has never faded from the fashion world. It only seems to grow in the diversity of styles that can be created in this versatile fabric. One great way to bring an old jean jacket back into style…
Sonicare toothbrushes are argument ably the best toothbrushes on the market, but with such a high price tag, how long will they last?
A Sonicare toothbrush is a high-end electronic oral hygiene device that, according to the manufacturer, cleans much better than the average manual toothbrush. Because these toothbrushes are a bit…
The Sonicare toothbrush developed by Phillips is an electronic solution to oral health care. Millions have benefited from the rotating bristles that clean teeth, preventing tartar and plaque buildup.…
The first toothbrush molded into the form as we know it today was made by a Chinese emperor in 1498. It was constructed out of hog bristles (from the stiff, coarse hair on a hog's neck) and a bone or…
The main component of manufacturing a toothbrush is the handle. Once you have made a toothbrush handle in almost any shape or size, you can easily add the bristles to the end. Although store bought…
Sonicare is the top-of-the-line when it comes to toothbrushes. Some people think it is just like any other electric toothbrush on the market. They are wrong. The Sonicare vibrates at a speed so fast,…
Regular flossing reduces cavities, gum disease and bad breath by helping to remove the bacterial film called plaque that forms along the gum line. Remember that you have several choices when selecting…
You'll come across toothbrushes with just about every imaginable variation: tapered heads, boxy heads, angled heads, neon handles, handles with bending rubber, handles with your kid's favorite cartoon…