Sustainably Blog
Sustainable Toothbrush Components: Crafting a Greener Smile
From bamboo handles to plant-based biodegradable bristles, discover the downsides of charcoal-infused bristles and the significance of certifications. Make eco-conscious choices for a greener dental future, promoting both a healthier smile and planet.
Sip or Gulp: The Impact of Beverages on Your Dental Health
Explore the dental impact of beverages: water & milk support enamel health, while soft drinks and fruit juices pose risks. Practical tips include choosing water, limiting sugary drinks, enjoying beverages with meals, & maintaining good oral hygiene. Make mindful choices for a radiant smile!
Floss Like a Boss: The Importance of Interdental Cleaning
Uncover the secrets of flossing like a boss, battling plaque, and banishing morning breath. Learn the dental time machine's magic and master the flossing technique. Make it a daily routine and take on the 30-day flossing challenge. Your smile will thank you – floss like a pro!
Tooth Truths: Common Myths About Dental Health Debunked
This dental hygiene guide dispels myths about sugar-free gum and harsh brushing, highlighting differences in toothpaste effectiveness and challenging the superiority of natural products. It advocates regular dental check-ups for maintaining healthy, pain-free teeth.
The Ultimate Guide to Proper Toothbrushing: Avoiding 14 Common Mistakes for a Healthier Smile
The article gives key toothbrushing tips: gentle circular motions, softer bristles, and regular brushing for two minutes twice a day. It advises waiting after meals before brushing, changing toothbrush heads often, and prioritizing flossing and dental check-ups.
Transform Your Daily Dental Routine for Better Mental Health
Discover the zen of mindful toothbrushing: a simple practice to reduce stress and enhance well-being.
By savoring each sensory aspect of your brushing routine, from the sound of running water to the sensation of bristles, you can transform a mundane chore into a calming daily ritual. Try it and brush your way to a minty-fresh perspective!
Why Should We Care About E-Waste?
E-waste, a rapidly growing issue, poses environmental and health risks. Electronic devices often contain hazardous materials, and improper disposal can lead to soil and water contamination. Furthermore, the production process depletes resources and contributes to climate change.
The oral care industry is facing a pressing sustainability challenge
The oral care industry is plagued by a culture of disposability, with billions of toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes discarded each year, harming the environment. Incumbent companies' reluctance to adopt sustainable practices and a focus on short-lived product designs exacerbate the problem.
While there's a growing awareness of this issue, change is driven by brands offering recyclable alternatives, and there's hope for a more sustainable future in oral care.
Electric Toothbrushes: Luxury or Necessity?
Once considered an indulgence for the few, electric toothbrushes are now buzzing in bathrooms worldwide. They boast a bevy of features promising a superior clean. Can spinning bristles really revolutionize our daily dental routine?
The following article delves into the electric toothbrush debate, grounding the gadget's glitz in practical inquiry: Is it a shimmering luxury or an indispensable necessity for our pearly whites?
Can Electric Toothbrush Cause Sensitive Teeth?
A Day in the Life of a Dental Hygienist
4 extreme steps to achieving a zero-waste lifestyle
Switching from plastic to bamboo straws is great. So is swapping from cling film to reusable food wraps. But one day you must confront some of the more extreme elements of a zero-waste lifestyle.
For many, there are items in our lives that we assume that we won’t be able to switch to zero waste. However, these four examples show that there are zero waste solutions for every problem.