Using a Water Pic?
I am a dental hygienist. Water piks are good for removing debris between and around teeth if food traps there. However, they do not wash/rinse away plaque. Plaque is a fancy name for a colony of cells, be they bacteria (in the case of the mouth), or a scab...
After Effects of Tooth Extraction?
Get some Aloe Vera, mix a teaspoon with ONE DROP of bleach, and place into socket area with a clean finger. This will promote healing, prevent dry socket, and kill any odor that may occur. Lynelle Shryock, B.S. Registered Dental Hygienist Loma Linda University...
Remedies for Bad Breath?
Hello, I am a dental hygienist of 25 yrs. The hydrogen peroxide is a good idea. Listerine isnt. Teeth cleaning definately a good idea. So are tongue scrapers (get one with a thin edge--not blunt), abstaining from coffee, eating breakfast, and watching your...
Removing Musty Odor from a Photo Album?
You may have better luck by trying the first idea with baking soda instead of baby powder or a combination of the two. Baking soda is used to remove odors in carpet, refrigerators, and clothes.
Remedy for Bumps from Shaving?
This occurs when bacteria get in the hair follicle. Dull razors are notorious for this. 1. use a new razor 2. Keep the razor clean by taking care of where you store it. Try dipping it in bleach/water before and after use. Do not lay it in the shower where contaminated...
Buying a Commercial Can Opener?
Hi, I use a Hamilton Beach cordless can opener that walks around the can. This way there is no concern about the size of can vs opener. It recharges quite easily. I bought mine online.
