Gingivitis is an acute or chronic infection of the gums. It is usually caused by an accumulation of plaque bacteria on the tissue surrounding the teeth. Plaque is made up of saliva particles, food ...
Why oral hygiene is particularly important during pregnancy
Every child costs a tooth! Is this popular wisdom true or is it just a myth? There is no clear answer yet, but studies show that pregnancies have an impact on oral health. However, they do not expl...
Why a mouth rinse is recommended
A mouthwash does not replace brushing, flossing or interdental brushing, but it is a valuable addition. Antibacterial mouthwashes are designed to loosen plaque on and between teeth, kill germs, and...
How to get rid of nasty bad breath
Bad breath is a sensitive topic - no one likes to talk about it. Many make a taboo subject out of it, enduring bad breath even among close family or friends because they don't dare address the pers...
Brushing teeth electrically or manually: Which is better?
Whether the manual hand brush or the high-tech electric brush cleans the teeth more thoroughly - opinions differ on this. Ultimately, there is no right or wrong here, because each method has advant...
Activated carbon for white teeth
A French professor of medicine is said to have drunk a lethal dose of strychnine in 1831 and survived ingestion of the toxic mixture by adding activated charcoal. Today, fortunately, we know other ...