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Brushing & brushes : tips and guides
Sonic or oscillating, manual or electric, soft or medium bristles: the toothbrush questions come back constantly, and the answers are simpler than the marketing suggests. This category covers how to brush correctly, when to replace a brush or head, whether an interdental brush beats floss, what a water flosser adds, and whether UV sterilisers are useful. The goal is the same each time: remove plaque every day without wearing enamel or gums.
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Brushing & brushesSonic or oscillating toothbrush: the real match for your smile
Both clean very well at two minutes, twice a day. The sonic brush vibrates at high frequency with an elongated head: the same motion as a manual brush,...
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Brushing & brushesWhat is the best water temperature for brushing your teeth? 💦🦷
Lukewarm water, between 20 and 37 degrees, is the best option: it is kind to the enamel, does not provoke sensitive teeth and does not interfere with how...
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Brushing & brushesDo you really have to wait 30 minutes after eating sugar to brush your teeth? 🕒🦷
The rule is really about acidity, not sugar itself: after citrus fruit, a soda, wine or coffee, the enamel is temporarily softened and brushing straight away wears it...
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Brushing & brushesWhy Adopt a Water Flosser in Your Dental Routine? 💦🦷
A water flosser reaches what the brush leaves behind: the gaps between teeth, the gum line and the area around implants, crowns and orthodontic appliances. Gentler than floss...
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Brushing & brushesWhen is the best time to brush your teeth?
It is better to brush before breakfast, especially if it includes coffee or orange juice: after anything acidic, the enamel is briefly softened and brushing wears it away....
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Brushing & brushesIs Dental Flossing Essential? Practical Alternatives and Solutions 🦷✨
It is not floss that is essential, but cleaning between the teeth: a brush on its own cannot reach there. Floss suits tight gaps, interdental brushes suit wider...
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Brushing & brushesMistakes everyone makes when brushing their teeth 🦷🚨
Five mistakes come back at every brushing: less than two minutes, too much pressure, which wears the enamel down, the back of the molars and the gum line...
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Brushing & brushesHow to use a water flosser properly for flawless teeth? 💦🦷
Start on the lowest pressure setting, fill the reservoir with lukewarm water, hold the tip at 45 degrees to the gum and move slowly from one interdental space...
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Brushing & brushes🦷 Fairywill: The electric toothbrush that changes your oral routine
Dental hygiene is a key element of our daily well-being. With the evolution of technology, the electric toothbrush has become an essential tool for improving brushing efficiency. Among...
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