Q What’s the best manual toothbrush? A I get asked this a lot. For something as basic as brushing twice daily, we sure have made it complicated! Here, I’ll walk you through… 1. What actually matters when choosing a brush 2. The three that I most commonly recommend What matters when choosing a brush The things I look for, in order of importance: Soft (or extra) soft bristles: This is priority number one. Medium and hard bristles can cause gingival abrasion or create microabrasions in enamel, which can leave the teeth more susceptible to cavities,
Day: November 22, 2021
New Study: How Does P. Gingivalis Colonize the Mouth?
A new study, conducted by a team at the University of Buffalo, reports that a bacterium called Veillonella parvula plays a supporting role in causing gum diseases by inducing the multiplication of the pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis. The aim of the study, published in The ISME Journal, was to understand the ways by which P.gingivalis forms colonies inside the mouth. The question was how this pathogen could populate without growth molecules. The researchers found out that it obtained growth molecules from Vparvula, a common bacterium of our oral microbiome. The presence of V. parvula alone is
‘Heal Your Oral Microbiome’ Book Review
Many health-related articles and websites point to having a healthy gut microbiome as the key to living an overall healthy lifestyle. However, before the gut microbiome comes into the picture, it’s the oral microbiome that is at the forefront of keeping you and your immune system in good condition. Maintaining a healthy oral microbiome is a major focus of my dentistry, so I am always looking for resources that will help guide people in taking the best care of their mouths. That’s where the book, Heal Your Oral Microbiome, by Cass Nelson-Dooley comes in. This
Best Black Friday Deals on Oral Care Products
Happy Thanksgiving! This entire week is a great time to get deals on electric toothbrushes, hydroxyapatite toothpaste, and much more. Many of you have asked me via Instagram for a round-up of the Black Friday deals for my favorite oral care products, so here we go: Boka Holiday Kit Best All-in-One Deal with Everything I Recommend Black Friday Deal: Use the link here and save an additional 15% by using the code ASKTHEDDS at checkout. What It Is: Overall, this is the best deal with the full suite of everything I recommend: a sonic electric