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Oxyfresh Dental Health Blog
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If you have sensitive teeth, using dental products specifically formulated to strengthen and soothe the enamel is a must. But what happens when you’re packing for vacation? That’s right – you end up in the dreaded travel-size aisle of the grocery store or pharmacy, where the mini toothpaste and mouthwash options are slim to none,
We all want the upper hand, er, smile, when it comes to caring for our pearly whites. Toothpaste with chlorine dioxide is just what the dentist ordered to give you that advantage. Wait, chlorine dioxide? Isn’t that like bleach or the chemical you put in pools? We get it. If you’re like a lot of
You’ve heard the term “non abrasive toothpaste,” but what does that really mean? Abrasiveness can be thought of as scrubbing power. While some abrasiveness IS needed to remove plaque and stains (otherwise we wouldn’t get our teeth clean), the problem is most toothpastes on the market have ingredients that are way too abrasive and can
The end result (hello, straight teeth!) will totally be worth it, but when you’re dealing with painful braces sores, it can be hard to see the glass as half full. While mouth ulcers from braces will usually go away on their own within a week or two, why play the waiting game? In addition to
Did you know that 20% of kids ages 5–11 have at least one untreated cavity, according to the CDC? This can cause discomfort, child bad breath and even interfere with their learning, eating and playing. Prevention is the best measure when it comes to kids and cavities, making kids fluoride dental products a must for
Teeth whitening pens are the latest beauty trend. With celebrities like Kendall Jenner launching their own pens, more and more people are discovering just how easy it is to rock a whiter smile right at home. But there’s one teeny (ok, major) drawback you may experience: sensitive teeth after whitening. Most of the time, sensitive
Let’s face it, you have a lot of choices when it comes to toothpastes this holiday season. Charcoal, whitening, even a toothpaste that comes in a pill. Fads come and go, which can make it hard to separate hype from what will really work to freshen your breath. Well, there’s one toothpaste that has stood
A whiter, brighter smile brings with it many benefits, such as increased self-confidence, a more youthful appearance, and better first impressions. But there’s one major downside to teeth whitening, whether you use at-home strips or visit the dentist: teeth sensitivity. Does teeth whitening sensitivity mean you have to abandon ship on your smile? And, are
When life gets busy (and when doesn’t it?), it can be easy to ignore the notices of “It’s been 6 months since your last dental appointment.” Yet doing this on a regular basis can add up to big problems for your smile, not to mention your bank account. Unlike other aches and pains in the
Plagued by frequent canker sores? You’re not alone. As many as 1 in 5 people suffer from canker sores on a regular basis, and women get them twice as often as men. So what causes these small but mightily painful ulcers in the mouth? In the past, that question has been right up there with