by Pride Dental | May 19, 2016 | Fluoride, Oral Hygiene
Okay, so you don’t really neeeeed toothpaste. Yes, you read that right. In fact, in many cases, you’re better off without it – especially if your only “option” is the average toothpaste you find in your average big box or drug store. In our opinion, that option’s no... 
by Pride Dental | Oct 22, 2015 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene
Soon, little ghouls, witches, and werewolves will go door-to-door asking for treats – and parents will deal with the trick of managing their sugary haul. So maybe it’s appropriate that October is also National Dental Hygiene Month. To that end, the American Dental... 
by Pride Dental | Sep 3, 2015 | Oral Hygiene
Rinsing after you brush and floss is a good idea. It washes away bacteria and other microbes you’ve just spent the last few minutes removing from your teeth. And if you use an antimicrobial rinse, you get a little extra protection from that, as well. But not all... 
by Pride Dental | Jun 25, 2015 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene
Sometimes getting kids to take care of their teeth can be a real struggle. Could a video game change that? One study recently discussed in Trials seeks to find out if this particular tech route might be effective. Providing children with oral health education through... 
by Pride Dental | Apr 2, 2015 | Oral Hygiene
Pop quiz: What do you need in order to clean your teeth thoroughly and effectively? If your answer included “toothpaste,” you might be a little bit wrong. Or at least not entirely right. Believe it or don’t, but there’s actually... 
by Pride Dental | Feb 26, 2015 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene
As we mentioned last time, a healthy mouth isn’t a 100% “germ-free” mouth – something that’s impossible to achieve anyway – but one with a healthy balance of oral flora. For most Americans, maintaining that is a bit of a struggle – to put it mildly. But hey, red,...