The ‘Smart’ Way to Brush Your Teeth
Connecting Your Dental Hygiene to Your Phone
The history of the toothbrush includes some of the most fascinating inventions in dentistry. Starting in 3,000 B.C., the ancient Egyptians constructed brushes from twigs and leaves and inventively used the foliage to clean their chompers. By the 17th century, Europeans brandished a slightly more controversial toothbrush assembled from a sheep’s tibia and bristles of boar hair. Because of the off-putting nature of using sticks and bones as tools for oral hygiene, modern inventors have created a toothbrush that overshadows our ancestors’ devices by a long shot. In 2018, Philips, Oral-B, and Prophix released smart toothbrushes to give tech-savvy brushers an entirely different cleaning experience. Today’s smart toothbrushes use Bluetooth wireless technology to transmit your brushing behavior to your phone’s app. Each brand
comes with different bells and whistles, but if you are looking for a fun, more efficient way to manage your dental hygiene, there are several innovative brushes to choose from. The ones geared toward adults send updates to your phone in real time and give you feedback on your brushing habits. This means you can evaluate the data and actually improve your technique over time. Some new releases even include a
The camera also takes still images of your teeth so you can check for cavities and gum issues in those hard-to-see places. There are also smart toothbrushes made specifically to motivate kids to care about their oral health. By gamifying the cleaning experience and giving young brushers levels or badges they can win through brushing, the process becomes more interactive and fun!
With amazing options for people of all ages, it’s easy to see that dental tools have come a long way since the era of using foliage and livestock. With so many smart options available on the market, which one will you try first?
camera to record the inside of your mouth as you brush.
Don’t Miss Kids’ Day
Dr. Stuckey’s Playlist
Have you heard about Kids’ Day? Once a month, Briarfield Dental Care throws a special celebration focused exclusively on our youngest patients. The office is transformed with fun decorations, the whole team gets dressed up, and there are lots of prizes for kids who come in to join the fun. Plus, we have special spin brushes and offers on sealants and mouthguards only available during our Kids’ Days.
Calling All Crumbs I try to have a diverse selection of music on my playlist. The world is full of great songs, and I want to sample all of them. That said, there are some genres I just don’t care for, like country. But even though I don’t seek out country songs, there are some bands and songs with clear country influences that I really like. The band Cracker, with their fusion of 80s rock and country, is one of these bands. Since forming in 1990, Cracker has never been the biggest band in the world, but they’ve had a few big hits. “Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now),” from their first album, reached No. 1 on Modern Rock Tracks and remains one of my favorite songs from the group. Most people know Cracker from their 1994 hit song “Low,” from their platinum album, “Kerosene Hat.”
Feb. 14 - Valentine’s Day
States and Europe, and fans of the band call themselves “crumbs.” I guess you could call me a crumb too. I tend to be drawn to artists and groups with unique voices. David Lowery, the lead singer, has that kind of voice. When paired with their distinct musical style, I know when a song by Cracker starts playing, even if it’s a song I haven’t heard before. If you only know Cracker from hearing “Low” played over and over again in the 90s, I highly recommend checking out some of their other songs. “Sunday Train” and “Turn On Tune In Drop Out” are worth a listen.
March 28 - Spring Break Day
April 11 - Pirate Day
May 16 - Disney Day
June 20 - Summer Fun Day
July 25 - Cowboy Day
The band is still touring and writing music. Cracker has a strong fanbase in the United
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