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Plastic in toothpastes? The Best Toothpaste Without Microplastics!

Microplastics have become a hot topic recently. They pollute our oceans and are bad for the environment. But did you know that many of the personal care products we use every day also contain plastic? It is an active ingredient in many personal care products, such as sun creams, scrubs, shower gels and face creams. But also in many toothpastes that you use every day. Curious about how you can best identify microplastics in your toothpaste? Then read on.

White tongue? The 10 causes and treatment against tarnish on the tongue!

What colour is your tongue when you look in the mirror, is it covered with a white layer? The healthy tongue naturally has a pink colour. Having a white coating on the tongue can be caused by various factors and can lead to bad breath and a foul taste. It is important to remove the tongue coating in order to improve the health of your mouth. Learn more about the causes and ways to remove white deposits below. 

Gum inflammation? Get rid of inflamed gums in 5 steps!

What colour are your gums when you look in the mirror? They are naturally pink and tight around the teeth, giving bacteria little chance to settle and plaque to build up. Having inflamed gums can be a result of many factors and can lead to painful problems such as recession or even inflammation, also known as gingivitis and, in a more advanced stage, periodontitis. It is important to take good care of it in order to maintain healthy teeth. Learn more about the different causes and ways to prevent it below.

Whiter teeth using baking soda

On the internet there are many fables to read about brushing teeth with baking soda. Can you get whiter teeth using baking soda? Although this research claims that you can whiten your teeth with baking soda, there is an important nuance in this: you cannot whiten or brush your teeth with baking soda yourself. If it is incorporated in your toothpaste or whitening gel, it will not hurt, but you should not start tinkering yourself. Read on why.

Can you bleach a dead tooth?

You may have had a hard blow to your mouth. Then it may be that a small piece of tooth has broken off. In addition, you can also suffer from a dead tooth. You can also suffer from it without noticing it. Still, a dead tooth often gives complaints and you notice this. It often does not look very nice. That is why we often get the question: Can you bleach a dead tooth?

How often teeth whitening?

You start with teeth whitening and of course we understand that you want to know how often you can whiten your teeth. That cappuchino, that pinot noir or that tasty meal salad can quickly discolour your teeth. Many foods simply contain many dyes that make your teeth more yellow. As a result, your teeth lose their natural white color. As with many other care products, it is therefore important to maintain this. How often can you bleach your teeth?

Teeth whitening with (hydrogen) peroxide or without peroxide

Since 1 November 2012, a new law has been introduced in the EU for teeth whitening with (hydrogen) peroxide. Dentists are allowed to use concentrations of up to 6% hydrogen peroxide in their whitening gel. In addition, a bleaching practice, beauty salon, beauty salon or webshop may use levels of hydrogen peroxide of 0.0 – 0.1%. These laws and regulations apply to all countries of the European Union (EU). Can you whiten teeth without peroxide or should you whiten your teeth with peroxide? In this blog we answer all questions about whitening your teeth with peroxide and without peroxide.

Brushing teeth with or without water

Although it can give a fresh feeling to rinse your teeth with water after brushing, according to dentists it seems better not to brush your teeth after brushing. As tempting as glass of water after brushing, you better leave it alone. Can you also brush your teeth with water? And do you have to wet your brush beforehand? In this blog everything about brushing your teeth with or without water.

Bad breath: cause & home remedy

Everyone has experienced it: smelling bad breath. Breathe that stinks and smells like rotten eggs. About 25% of people sometimes suffer from bad breath, also called halitosis. A striking statistic: according to research, about 84% of people suffer from bad breath from a colleague or teacher.

You don’t just use your mouth to eat and drink. You also talk, laugh and you can also kiss. Bad breath (halitosis) can be very annoying and hinder you in social traffic. Can you prevent and cure bad breath? In this blog we will update you on preventing and remedying bad breath.

Does dental insurance cover teeth whitening?

You look in the mirror and think: I want whiter teeth. You may want to bleach them. You don’t want to pay high bills, so you might wonder:
“Does dental insurance cover teeth whitening?” Unfortunately, in many cases this is not reimbursed by the health insurer. Bleaching your teeth is not a medically necessary procedure, it is a cosmetic procedure. That is why it does not fall under the basic health insurance package. Only the most comprehensive supplementary dental insurance policies reimburse (in part) teeth whitening. It is good to find out with your health insurer, because this can differ considerably.