If you’ve chosen to add mouthwash to your arsenal of dental care, you’ve made a great decision! Even if you brush for a full 2 minutes twice a day and floss daily, mouth rinse is an extra step that can help kill germs and remove leftover food particles that your bristles and floss couldn’t reach between teeth and below the gum line. But are you using too much mouthwash? Are you rinsing correctly? Read on to find out just how much mouth rinse you should be using and how to use it correctly. 

Though it’s not as prevalent as it was in the past, recent studies estimate that gum disease (periodontitis) affects nearly 65 million adults in the United States. Periodontitis has four stages: gingivitis (the only reversible stage of gum disease), early periodontitis, moderate periodontitis and advanced periodontitis. The further this condition progresses, the higher your risk of heart disease, stroke and even diabetes. Read on to learn how your gum health correlates to your overall health and what you can do to protect yourself.

At one point or another, everyone experiences bad breath. Waking up with a mossy mouth is very common, especially with how fast oral bacteria multiplies while you sleep. But if your morning breath lasts well after brushing your teeth, it may be time to consult your dentist. Halitosis or chronic bad breath can be caused by many different factors. Keep reading to find out what may be causing your bad breath and how your dentist can help correct it.