With the holidays fast approaching it is easy to overdo it with the candies and the sweets. Whether you like to sink your choppers into some candy or sip on a sweetened beverage (with or without alcohol) here are some tips to help defend your teeth against cavities. If given the choice between candies, choose…
Energy drinks have been on the market for years. And while they all promise more energy to get done whatever it is you want to get done, they make no remarks about the serious side effects for both your overall health and dental health. Medical concerns aside, energy drinks have been shown to be quite…
Do you have a kid who plays sports? If you answered yes then this is very important. A sports mouthguard is going to save you and your child a lot of pain and agony, not to mention the financial burden over a number of years. We often don’t think of the consequences of the injury…
When it comes to diabetes, controlling the blood sugar is key. People with diabetes are more susceptible to all sorts of infections and medical problems, like gum disease. People with diabetes are more likely to have gum disease compared to people without diabetes. And what’s worse is that presence of gum disease makes controlling the…
With so many kinds of toothpaste to choose from, where do you start? What’s important to remember is that the toothpaste needs to be matched to your dental needs. A smoker benefits from “Smoker’s Toothpaste” which has tartar fighting ability. A growing child who loves sweets will want to use a toothpaste containing fluoride. There…
Oil pulling has been touted as a cure-all for everything dental. I think I was reading about all the benefits of oil pulling and it mentioned that oil pulling will even grow money on trees (no just kidding). Having read thru multiple articles and scouring the scientific data that is available, 2 things have become clear. The…
Teeth Sensitive to Cold Some people experience moderate even severe sensitivity from cold drinks or foods like ice cream or slushies. What causes this sensitivity and how can it be overcome? These are some of questions we’ll talk about here. Sensitive Teeth – Common Causes Cold sensitivity can be due to a number of reasons.…
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