Yes, some GUM toothbrushes and interproximal brushes have bristles that are coated with chlorhexidine, an antibacterial agent that can significantly reduce bacterial contamination, thereby keeping the brush cleaner.

Answer: It's not rocket science nor magic, it is the natural property of nylon. Blowing air through the bristles makes the bristles rub against each other causing a static charge.

No. The bristles on brush rolls are colorfast. The brown color just means that they are old and used. The only thing that may come off the bristles onto your carpet is any dust or dirt that is on the bristles, but that could also happen with a brand new brush roll.

Definitely, but most Americans don't brush during the workday. Yet a recent survey by Oral-B Laboratories and the Academy of General Dentistry shows if you keep a toothbrush at work, the chances you will brush during the day increase by 65 percent. Dentists recommend keeping a toothbrush at work. Getting the debris off teeth right away stops sugary snacks from turning to damaging acids, and catches starchy foods like potato chips before they turn to cavity-causing sugar.

Remove dentures, rinse and brush gently using a soft bristle toothbrush and baking soda as dentifrice. Make sure to brush dentures after meals and snacks and in the evening before bed. Diligent maintenance of your dentures will help ensure that they last as long as possible and retain their natural appearance.

The sequence makes no difference as long as you do a thorough job. Look for products that have the ADA's Seal of Acceptance. Choose a toothbrush that feels comfortable in your hand and in your mouth, and use it twice a day. While tooth brushing removes plaque from tooth surfaces, it can't do the entire job of removing plaque. Cleaning between the teeth daily with floss or other interdental cleaners removes debris from between the teeth, where your toothbrush cannot reach.

These are triangular or cylindrical shaped small brushes, which resemble small bottle brushes. They are extremely useful for cleaning between the teeth and available in varying sizes. The interproximal brush is best suited for teeth that have spaces between them. They're also ideal for people with bridges, braces, food traps or implants.

Antibacterial soaps provide extra protection against bacteria that may cause many common illnesses. Consumers looking for additional protection before preparing and eating meals, after using the bathroom, diapering a child, after playing with a pet or when caring for the sick may want to use an antibacterial soap.

Soaps intended to kill or inhibit the growth of odour-causing bacteria have been marketed since the 1920s. Greater consumer concern over health risks from germs has generated increased demand for new antibacterial hand and body wash products.

The antibacterial activity in regular honey is due to four major processes or qualities: the osmotic effect, the acidity of honey, the production of hydrogen peroxide in honey and the phytochemical factor. The Osmotic Effect: Honey consists of 84% fructose and glucose and 15-21% water. The sugar molecules and the water molecules interact strongly. When the sugar content of honey is high and the moisture content (water) is low, bacteria can not grow in honey.

Place the head of your toothbrush against your teeth, then tilt the bristle tips to a 45 degree angle against the gumline. Move the brush in small circular movements, several times, on all the surfaces of every tooth. Brush the outer surfaces of each tooth, upper and lower, keeping the bristles angled against the gumline. To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several small circular strokes with the toe (the front part) of the brush.

For latex paints, you should always use a brush with synthetic bristles. Natural bristle brushes are not recommended for latex paints, because natural bristles absorb the water in the paint, swell up and lose their shape. For alkyd or oil paints, varnishes and shellacs, either a natural or synthetic bristle brush can be used. When applying a glossy alkyd paint or an oil varnish to a smooth surface, a natural bristle brush will provide the best finish.

Do heat treatments to avoid include hot oil? You address that later, but that occured to me early on. You might want to tone down the entry on LoL, purely because such an inflamatory statement ("evil company") is the sort of thing that leads to complaints, which leads to LJ action.

Antibacterial soaps kill or inhibit bacteria that cause odour, skin infections, food poisoning, intestinal illnesses and other commonly transmitted diseases. Their effectiveness depends on the antibacterial ingredient, its concentration, its contact time on the skin and the product formulation.

No. A deodorant soap is a cosmetic product intended for washing the body to eliminate odours. A deodorant soap may or may not contain an ingredient that kills or inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria.

Bleeding gums are the result of gingival inflammation. This can often be rectified by a professional cleaning, but may be indicating that gum disease may be present. A thorough examination/evaluation is needed to find out.

You should brush your teeth at least 2-3 minutes twice a day. Brush your teeth for the length of a song on the radio, the right amount of time to get the best results from brushing. Unfortunately, most Americans only brush for 45-70 seconds twice a day.

Every 3 months or sooner if the bristles begin to show wear, or after an illness such as a cold of flu. (Old broken down brushes can harbor bacteria)

The American Dental Association advocates brushing twice each day. Although there is research indicating that brushing once a day is sufficient to disrupt the formation of plaque that feeds the bacteria that cause decay, this may not be enough for some people, depending on factors such as their diets and the efficacy of their brushing technique.

Try to make the whole routine fun by giving your children disclosing tablets. These safe, cherry-flavoured tabs reveal plaque by dying it pink. Get them to use it before they floss and brush to show them how much plaque and bacteria is in their mouth, and then after to see how effectively they have removed it.