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How to Attach a new Quip Toothbrush Head

To attach a new Quip toothbrush head, take the head and line up the diagonal design of the toothbrush head with the diagonal design of the Quip toothbrush capsule. Once you have the correct orientation, simply push the Quip toothbrush replacement head back on to the capsule.

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How to Change a Quip Toothbrush Head

To change a Quip toothbrush head you need to first identify the two raised dots that are on the toothbrush head. Once you have found them, place your thumb on the two dots and your other hand on the capsule of the Quip toothbrush. Push with your them like you are breaking a stick and the Quip toothbrush head will …

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Is Quip a good toothbrush?

Absolutely! Quip is a good toothbrush and will last you a long time. It is not the top-of-the-line electric toothbrush, but Quip toothbrushes are significantly better than manual toothbrushes. Quip toothbrushes are high quality and their subscription replacement system for the toothbrush head is fantastic!

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Nano-Hydroxyapatite – Meet the Fluoride-free Alternative

Fluoride-free toothpastes are becoming increasingly popular, as people are looking for alternatives that haven’t been readily available.  Fortunately, toothpaste manufacturers are responding with nano-hydroxyapatite. What is Nano-Hydroxyapatite? Nano-hydroxyapatite is a widely used material and highly studied compound in dentistry. This is because hydroxyapatite is found naturally in tooth enamel and dentin, as well as in bone. Nano-hydroxyapatite has been shown …

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3 Things to do to Avoid Cavities this Holiday Season

The holiday season usually involves indulging in sweets and drinking alcohol. Don’t let us get in the way of the holiday spirit! Here are some ways to avoid cavities along the way. 1) Drink lots of water Water flushes your mouth of harmful sugar and acid, helping to keep your teeth healthy. The longer sugar and acid sit on your …

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Professional Dental Cleaning Techniques

You may see your dental hygienist every six months for a professional dental cleaning, but do you know what they’re actually doing in there? We’re breaking down the ways that a professional dental cleaning can be accomplished. You may not have even known some of these techniques exist! Hand Scaling Hand scaling is the process of using scalers to remove …

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Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease

The signs and symptoms of gum disease can be very obvious, but sometimes you may not know until a dental professional points it out to you. Ultimately, your oral hygiene is dependent on your daily brushing and flossing and without this basic routine, gum disease can accelerate very quickly. Gum disease is called periodontitis, which is defined as inflammation of …

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Tongue Scrapers – Why you Should be Using One

What is a tongue scraper and what does it do? A tongue scraper is a simple device that is used to remove the bacteria from the surface of the tongue. Bacteria on the tongue is one of the leading causes of bad breath, or halitosis. Tongue scrapers are easy to use and can be very effective in removing the bacteria. …

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Reasons Your Gums Hurt and How to Relieve it

Reasons Your Gums Hurt and How to Relieve It Table of Contents Why do my gums hurt? What are some causes of gum pain? How to avoid gum pain? Should you floss before or after brushing? Why do my gums hurt? Your gums can hurt for various reasons, both temporary and chronic. Recognizing the cause of gum pain is crucial …

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Dry Mouth

Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Dry Mouth Table of Contents What is Dry Mouth? What Causes Dry Mouth? Dry Mouth After Surgery Waking Up With Dry Mouth Dry Mouth During Pregnancy Reason for CPAP Dry Mouth How to Prevent Dry Mouth While Sleeping? Invisalign Dry Mouth Treatments to Improve Dry Mouth Summary What is Dry Mouth? Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is …