oral irrigator Gingivitis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the gums. This is caused by the growth of bacteria between the teeth and the gums. These bacterial biofilms (plaque and tartar) can be minute; in fact they can be microscopic and still cause this type of inflammation. Halitosis or bad breath is [...]

One of the amazing hidden ‘secrets’ of this century is xylitol. It is truly astonishing on two points. This 5 carbon sugar can help to prevent both tooth decay and gum disease because the bacteria that eat it cannot utilize xylitol as they can glucose (six carbon table sugar). The second fact to know about [...]