FAQs

What Kind of Toothbrush Should I Use?

Electric toothbrushes clean better than manual toothbrushes. We also recommend soft or medium bristles over hard bristles since the soft bristles are less likely to irritate your gums and more likely to reach areas inaccessible to hard bristles.

Do I Need to Visit a Dentist If I’m Taking Care of My Teeth?

Even if you’re taking perfect care of your oral health, it is still important to regularly visit a dentist. Our tools can address plaque and tartar in ways that brushing and flossing can’t. Over time, this buildup can lead to a variety of oral health problems.

Do I Need to Visit a Specialist?

In an ideal world, a general dentist can handle most of your dental care needs. That said, there are specialists who have trained to master certain specialties. These specialties include:

If you need a specialist, your general dentist can refer you.

When Should My Child Visit a Dentist for the First Time?

We recommend that your child visit the dentist for the first time within six months of their first tooth growing in.

It’s important to ensure that your child’s baby teeth are experiencing proper care. Even though adult teeth will grow later, baby teeth help hold the space that your adult teeth use to emerge. They also help your child eat and speak.