Should the gums of toothless infants be brushed?

Should the gums of toothless infants be brushed?

We often say that oral hygiene must begin at a very young age with the eruption of the first tooth--and before that! Babies have less saliva than adults, so they need extra help to remove bacteria from their mouths: after washing their hands with...
Baking soda for teeth whitening: yes or no?

Baking soda for teeth whitening: yes or no?

You probably know hundreds of uses for baking soda, but there is one in particular that generates a lot of controversy: using it to whiten teeth. Let's start right away by saying that brushing your teeth with baking soda is a practice to avoid since it can...
Oral hygiene: how to clean the interdental spaces?

Oral hygiene: how to clean the interdental spaces?

Is brushing your teeth for at least 3 minutes after each meal and brushing your tongue enough to keep your mouth healthy? Almost. For truly effective oral hygiene, one must not forget to clean the interdental spaces (those between tooth and tooth); in fact, the tooth...
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