Sunday, 27 October 2013

All you should know about electric toothbrushes


Dental treatment in Poland  is constantly developing. Electric toothbrushes are gaining more and more supporters . There are even opinions that in some time they will remove traditional brushes from the market. 
Electric toothbrushes can be divided mainly due to the age of the user, i.e. for children below 7 years and people above that age.

Toothbrushes for children:

·        weigh less
·        have a respectively smaller body than the models for adults
·        have soft bristles
·        a smaller heads
 
In electric toothbrushes only synthetic fiber is used - due to a better hygienic performance , increased strength and durability as compared to natural fibers . 3D toothbrush models are designed to perform three types of motion : rotary , oscillating and pulsating . Some brushes are equipped with touch sensor that automatically adjusts the power of motion pulse . Recent brush , so-called sonic toothbrushes, clean teeth using ultrasound.

The toothbrush heads are replaceable. You should replace them every 2-3 months on average, when the hairs begin to deform, break or discolor .

If you’re thinking of changing your toothbrush to an electric one, be sure to visit your dentist in Poland first!



Sunday, 20 October 2013

Elephant teeth facts


Elephants have the largest teeth in the world, known as tusks. They are modified incisors and are deeply embedded in the animals’ skull.
The heaviest pair of tusks belonged to an African Elephant Loxodonta Africana. They were different size but together they weighed 211kgs!
The longest tusk ever found belonged to the extinct the Straight-tusked Elephant. This animals tusks were averagely 5m long!
The heaviest tusks ever known weighed 226kg and belonged to the Colombian Mammoth.
Though people don’t have such impressive teeth, it’s worth checking them regularly at the dentist in Poland. Remember to take good care and remember that dentaltreatment in Poland is very professional and at a high level!