It has been some time since I’ve posted a product review on the Dental Heroes Blog, so I figured now would be a great time to write one. The focus of this product review is Dr. Collins Interdental Cleaners. Dr. Collins Interdental Cleaner Features The following is a list of Dr. Collins Interdental Cleaner features [...]

If so, you’re not alone. So does Sarah Baldauf, U.S. News associate health and medicine editor. Watch as she returns to the dental chair after a 5 year hiatus. As she expected, neglecting to go to the dentist proved costly – she now has a receding gum line and deep pits. Moral of the story: [...]

It’s hopefully common knowledge by now that brushing and flossing your teeth(2 times daily) is a must to maintain healthy teeth. However, what many people do not know is that natural ways to maintain healthy teeth also exist. The Chicago Tribune recently wrote a wonderful article highlighting several natural ways to care for your teeth [...]

For a limited time, Oral-B is offering a $10 discount on the Triumph w/Smart Guide Professional Care 9900® electronic toothbrush. The Triumph w/Smart Guide is the first toothbrush to feature “Smart Guide” technology which produces wireless diagnostics to ensure optimal brushing of your teeth. This brush really caught my eye because it features a visual [...]

I know that most of you brush your teeth at least once a day – or at least I would hope. However, I’m not sure how often you floss your teeth. Therefore, this week’s poll seeks to answer just that. So, do you floss your teeth daily? Please take a few seconds to respond with [...]

You’re probably wondering why I chose this post title since I made it very clear last week in a post that Do-It-Yourself(DIY) Dentistry is not a good idea. Well, in most cases DIY Dentistry is a terrible idea. For example, in situations where teeth need to be extracted, your gums are bleeding uncontrollably, or you [...]

How much do you know about personal dental hygiene? You may suprise yourself when you take this 10 questions quiz over at Udent.com. This quiz tests your knowledge about tooth brushing, tooth decay, gum disease and more. Who knows, you may learn something! Find the dental hygiene quiz at Udent.com

Halitosis is all around you – its at the office, at the mall, and even in your home. What is halitosis? Bad Breath. Nobody likes having bad breath, but we hate when other people have bad breath even more. So, what are the possible causes of halitosis, and how can we combat the condition? What [...]