Dental floss is an important part of proper oral hygiene. It may come as a surprise to learn that according to the ADA, only 12 percent of Americans floss every day. The flossing concept isn’t a new one. Evidence found by researchers suggests that interdental cleaning has been practiced since Prehistoric times. Researchers have found… Read more »
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How to Safely Remove an Object that Is Stuck in Your Gums
Sometimes pieces of food and meat fibers can get lodged between your teeth or in your gumline. Most of the time, you can rinse them away with lukewarm saltwater or antiseptic mouthwash in , . This situation could be even more serious if you have a bad habit of chewing on objects, like pencils and… Read more »