Oral hygiene with salt: Recommended or not?
Hildegard von Bingen recommended the use of salt for oral hygiene, but this was forgotten over the centuries and after the invention of toothpaste. Now alternative dental products with natural ingr...
Brushing teeth: Too much pressure is harmful
According to a consumer analysis, around 97 percent of Germans brush their teeth at least once a day, and around 70 percent even use a toothbrush twice a day as recommended by dentists. Brushing te...
Oil pulling: Ayurvedic wellness for gums and teeth
Brushing your teeth in the morning and evening is part of daily hygiene without any ifs and buts. However, the bacteria in the oral cavity are often very stubborn and can sometimes be poorly remove...
Electric toothbrushes for children: Recommended or not?
Careful dental hygiene is important at any age, but many children have little enthusiasm for brushing their teeth every day. In these cases, parents often try to increase motivation for brushing by...
Tooth enamel degradation often triggers toothache: What you can do about it
Less well known than the widespread disease caries, but sometimes just as painful and dangerous, is the so-called enamel degradation, also known as tooth erosion or acid-related loss of tooth struc...
Chewing dental gum promotes oral hygiene: Right or Wrong?
Brushing your teeth after a meal. This is sometimes easier said than done, because during the day we are usually on the go and can't just go to the bathroom to brush our teeth carefully. What to do...