Not all candy is created equal in terms of its potential damage to your teeth. The sugar in candy feeds the bacteria that cause plaque. So the amount of sugar a candy contains along with the length of time it sits on teeth often determines how destructive it is. ...
Too often, brushing and flossing can become an afterthought, especially when kids are less than excited about it to begin with. Here are a few tips to make brushing and flossing fun (and regular) in your household:
Yogurt is a dental super food. Yogurt is more popular than ever as a healthy choice for those seeking to supplement their diet with a food that will help their overall health. Several respected studies over the last few years have continuously shown that yogurt has...
Good news for teeth: Soda consumption in the U.S. is falling. For the eighth-straight year soda consumption has decreased to its lowest level since 1987. Many school districts have banned sugary carbonated beverages from their cafeterias. Well-known politicians...
Are Cavities Contagious? The answer might surprise you.
People of all ages often suffer from sensitive teeth. Whether it’s biting into a cold ice cream cone or drinking a hot beverage, the pain that can come from hypersensitivity can be more than an inconvenience. The causes of sensitive teeth are varied. Some of these...
Too much sugar can be bad news for your health. When left on your teeth, sugar gives bacteria the food it needs to thrive and create cavities. Further, high sugar has been linked to obesity, diabetes and poor heart health. And while the average American consumes 22...
Flossing removes plaque between the teeth and gumline where a toothbrush can’t reach, in fact some sources indicate that floss does up to 40% of the work needed to remove plaque from your teeth. Unfortunately it’s also one of the most overlooked practices in caring...
Many of us remember getting a little “help” with loose baby teeth when we were young. It wasn’t uncommon for strings to be tied to teeth and attached to other objects to make things move a tad quicker. Most children begin to lose their primary teeth around 5 or 6...
We’ve all heard the old saying that you are what you eat. And there’s certainly a connection between your child’s diet and the health of her teeth. Eating foods that contain the right vitamins and minerals can be as essential as brushing and flossing. Here...
