Photograph night-guard wear before you call it a new appliance
A flat shiny spot on a night guard means something rubbed there while you slept. It does not, by itself, mean the guard is finished, that your bite…
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AiOraly news and articles
Practical material on prevention, habits, digital reminders, and care between dentist visits. The first page shows up to 12 short articles, with more on the next page.
When floss shreds in one spot, log the habit then check the edge
Floss that shreds on the same contact every time is a location problem. Either the floss is sawing a tight or rough spot, or the way you snap…
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Which self-check fields are worth showing your hygienist
A self-check score is a memory aid for the conversation, not a diagnosis and not a rank you have to defend. The useful version fits on a small…
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SMS reminders improved oral hygiene: what the study found
A study among Sudanese refugees in Egypt found SMS-based education reduced plaque and increased brushing frequency, but did not replace clinical care.
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Medications before the dentist: what to tell your provider
A list of medications, supplements, allergies, and chronic conditions helps your dentist plan anesthesia, procedures, and advice more safely.
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Tongue cleaning: do you need it, and which scraper to pick
When tongue cleaning is worth it, scraper versus toothbrush, and how not to scrape until you bleed.
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AI in dentistry: how it is used today, new methods, and what is next
How artificial intelligence already helps with imaging, treatment planning, and prevention — and which methods clinics may see in the coming years.
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Implant cleaning tools that will not scratch
Brushes, floss threaders, and what to avoid around the abutment.
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Water flosser: how to choose one and use it every day
Countertop or cordless, pressure, tips, and a technique that rinses food without blasting the gum.
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Dental floss: how to choose it and use it without pain
Waxed, tape, or a floss holder: how to pick floss and slide it without snapping the gum.
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Kids’ first cleaning: what parents should ask
Paste, fluoride, and how to talk about the visit without fear scripts.
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Interdental brushes: how to pick a size and clean without hurting gums
How to fit an interdental brush, how to use it without injuring the gum, and when floss or a water flosser is a better extra.
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