Dental Hygiene
Creating a Cavity
Quite honestly the best illustration to demonstrate how to create a cavity. Plaque is a biofilm that sets onto the tooth surface, building up from underneath your gum line. Plaque is made up of bacteria, and when dietary sugar is added, acid is produced. The addition of acid on a healthy tooth may create a cavity by eroding the enamel down to the dentin, and quite possibly the root.
Fungus also contributes to an increase in acidic production. Typically, a healthy sub-gingival flora will inhibit fungal growth, but a sugar loaded inflammatory diet can create a shift in the microbiome that allows fungus to grow, intensifying the effect of the cavity. A lack of fluoride does not cause cavities.
Flossing
We need to step up our floss game. Highly inconvenient, but necessary for reaching surfaces your toothbrush cannot. There are multiple options, click on the picture to learn more about proper flossing techniques. There are a variety of tools, including picks, single use handheld floss, and flexible wire for flossing underneath braces.
Sugar abstinence is the best method for preventing oral health complications.
Philips Sonicare Rechargable Toothbrush
Often times, people brush too hard with a manual toothbrush, creating an undesirable gum recession. Sonicare is lightweight, rechargeable, and allows for optimal dexterity for removing plaque. This toothbrush vibrates, allowing for plaque removal against the gum line. Replace the toothbrush heads about every 3 months.
Fygg Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste
Formulated with our unique blend of both nano-Hydroxyapatite and micro-Hydroxyapatite for optimal cavity-fighting action.
Hydroxyapatite creates a slick surface on enamel of teeth without destroying plaque microbiome.
Reduces tooth sensitivity
Formulated without essential oils, detergents, or glycerin to nourish the oral microbiome.
Prebiotics culture healthy bacteria for higher diversity and resistance to harmful plaque microbiome.
Safe to swallow.
Bite Toothpaste Bits
A great way to travel with your toothpaste! Breaks down in your mouth and provides a non-toxic chewable that includes ingredients like hydroxyapatite, coconut oil, guar gum, and xylitol. Shipped in a recyclable glass bottle.
Truthbrush Tracker
Monitor your family's oral hygiene using the Truthbrush tracker
Utilizing AI and IoT data collection, efficient oral hygiene metrics of your family can be conveniently collected and viewed using the Truthbrush App.
Comes in different skins; Attaches to any toothbrush
Highly recommended to ensure optimal pediatric care - children typically lack manual dexterity for oral hygiene
Philips Sonicare Replacement Toothbrush Heads
Replacement toothbrush heads for Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush. Replace every 3 months.
Oral B Satin Dental Tape
-Slightly Thicker & Stronger
-Tape allows to slip into tight teeth
-No Shredding
Gum Stimulator Handle
Great for removing Plaque under the Gum
Be gentle, but the rubber tip is safer than probing with metal.
Clove Oil
Clove been used for years in dental preparations
Powerful antioxidant properties
Add one drop to toothpaste to clean teeth and gums.
Place one drop in two ounces of water and gargle for a soothing effect.
Apply directly on canker sores and dry sockets
This product is consumable, but would recommend spitting it out.
Kids Sonic Electric Toothbrush and Foam Toothpaste Kit
Difficulty brushing your young one's teeth? Children do not have great manual dexterity. This vibrating toothbrush gently brushes the plaque off of all surfaces of the teeth with ease. Highly recommended for children with autistic spectrum disorder.
StellaLife Oral Gel
Immediate pain and swelling relief from dry socket, canker sore, mouth ulcers, dry mouth, cold & denture sores, braces/Invisalign, mucositis, Lichen Planus.
Acts as a barrier and lubricant
Speeds up healing and reduces pain
Chewable Oral Probiotic
Contains probiotic S. salivarius M18 & K12, which produces an enzyme that helps dissolve and loosen the formation of biofilm and sticky deposits that can eventually lead to inflammation and periodontitis. Contains chelated zinc for absorption and immunity. Good for short term use.
Reach Access Flosser
Gripping floss can be difficult, especially for children. A long handle flosser makes flossing comfortable and convenient. Reach Access uses disposable heads.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is a great anti-septic that won't kill the healthy bacteria in your oral fluora, and is antifungal as well. Swish in your mouth, and brush along the gumline without spitting it out. If you are having issues with gums bleeding or dry sockets, this is a great remedy.
Unrefined Coconut Oil
Bad breath? Inflamed gums or bone loss? More than likely, you have a microbial dysbiosis in your oral cavity that is contributing to the various decay happening in your mouth. Rest assured, by pulling coconut oil in your mouth for 5-10 minutes, you can help restore your natural oral flora. Coconut oil ontains both antioxidant and antifungal properties, clearing the nasty pathogens in between your teeth, your gums, on your tongue, and cheeks. Be sure to spit it out in a trash can, as the coconut oil will turn solid and may clog the drains in the sink.
Baking Soda
Baking soda will give your teeth that pearly white appearance without stripping the enamel off of your teeth. Bleaching traditionally reduces the enamel to whiten teeth, but baking soda will not strip your enamel away, and even helps fight infection by killing pathogenic bacteria and fungi.