If you’ve ever been to the dentist, you know that they tell you the basic routine for taking care of your teeth is to brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash. This seems simple enough, but you want to make sure you are using the correct equipment. Here are few things to consider when you are picking out your supplies. Toothbrush When choosing a toothbrush, comfort is generally the most important thing to consider. Although most people think that hard bristles will do the best job, they might clear away too much. This could cause gum damage that leads to more serious health problems. Softer bristles get the job done just as…

Did you know? By 2020, the number of 60 year-olds and older will outnumber children younger than 5 years. And while an increased life expectancy is a good uptrend to have, not everyone is blessed with a long life. Many health issues still occur for those who are averse to living a healthy life. As that’s the case, eating the right diet and taking care of your body is important as you age. Otherwise, aging would cause a variety of bad changes like nutritional deficiencies and a decreased quality of life. Thankfully, there are ways to slow down the aging process, like proper supplement intake, proper and healthy diet, or…

For those in their senior years, oral health can be a big part of maintaining a high quality of life and keeping unnecessary pain and discomfort at bay.  It isn’t a secret that older people deal with a few more persistent aches and pains than their younger counterparts, and it isn’t so great when you stack sore teeth, gums, and other pains on top of this.  With that in mind, when we reach our senior years, you’re going to want to focus a little more on your oral health to keep things in check and reduce the risk of needing to have teeth pulled, cavities filled, or gingival grafting to…

As you might already know, as we age, our bodies require a little extra attention to remain at their peaks and to operate effectively.  Whether this is related to exercise, mental agility, and gut health, the over 50 crowds should be a little more pedantic about keeping healthy, and your bodies will undoubtedly thank you.  You may already know when you forgo healthy foods and replace them with fast foods, processed sugars, and alcohol, your body essentially makes life a little more challenging. Operations such as bowel movements are a bit more complicated, your energy levels are lower, and you feel a little lackluster overall.  In this article, we’ll take…

When it comes to oral health, the process becomes a little more tedious and requires a few more steps when you reach your fifties.  Whether you’re healthy or following a teeth-friendly diet, there is an increased risk for developing a myriad of teeth and gum problems simply down to being of an advanced, or in your old age.  All of that in mind, it is a good idea to make sure that you are as vigilant and pedantic as possible when it comes to oral hygiene and getting into a great routine. That means investing in a great toothbrush and always remembering to floss and give your dentist a visit…