With the recent publication of the results of independent lab tests on Shine’s gentle whitening ability, we’ve received a lot of positive praise. So many of you have reached back to us to let us know how you benefit from using Shine. And while it’s true that using Shine really helps us take our oral…Read More
How to brush your teeth to stop tooth decay
A common question we get after someone learns about how to brush your teeth to reduce gum disease with the Bass brushing technique goes like this… “My gum line feels great! But don’t I need to brush the rest of my teeth too?” Other versions of this FAQ are: “How do I brush…Read More
How to brush your teeth to reduce gum disease (Bass brushing 2.0)
“How do I brush my teeth right?” “Can the way I brush my teeth actually stop gum disease?” “Can we cause harm brushing our teeth?” These are a few of the hundreds of different questions we have received from you, our readers, over the years. Since the launch of our very first OraWellness video…Read More
What’s the best electric toothbrush to reduce gum disease?
If you’ve been reading our work for a bit, you have probably come across our 2 part series that explores the question, “Are electric toothbrushes or manual toothbrushes better?“. And while we still love our not-fancy-but-effective Bass toothbrushes, if you find that you just don’t have the time to manually get your teeth as clean…Read More
“Can I use the HealThy Mouth Blend and Shine together?”
In a recent article, we shared a behind-the-scenes look into the new packaging and production of our HealThy Mouth Blend. Many of you have asked us to share how we use our HealThy Mouth Blend and Shine together. So, today let’s explore two helpful, high-level oral health principles and how they influence how Susan…Read More
How to avoid 3 common tooth brushing mistakes that can damage your teeth and gums
Brushing our teeth is one of those skills that we learn so early in life, we never think to question it. I mean, when was the last time you asked yourself, “I wonder if I breathe correctly?” or “Do I walk right?” Like we point out in our video tutorial from several years ago, “How…Read More
The 3 times it’s best to NOT brush your teeth
Is it ever a smart choice to not brush our teeth? As each of us continues on our path to balance our oral flora and heal the disconnect with our mouths, we eventually come to question many of the common oral health myths in our culture. One of the most prevalent oral health myths…Read More
What’s in the HealThy Mouth Blend?
(And why is it so effective?)
Of all the questions we receive about our HealThy Mouth Blend, one of the most common we get is why we chose the ingredients we did. So in this article, we’d like to share the backstory of how our HealThy Mouth Blend was created, the role of each ingredient in the blend, and some of…Read More
Is flossing actually bad for you?
The internet has been abuzz with articles about how flossing may not be good for us. Everyone from the BBC to the Washington Post has been chiming in on a recent Associated Press investigation on what the research ‘really says’ about flossing. So, is flossing a healthy habit or not? Can flossing cause harm? Does…Read More
How to avoid the 4 most common flossing mistakes
We all get that flossing is good for our oral health. Research even shows that flossing helps reduce our risk of heart disease and other big hitters. But did you know that flossing, if done incorrectly, could actually harm your oral health and even undermine your whole body health, too? Here are 4 common…Read More