Oral & Dental Health Tips

Cavities are a preventable disease A little known and alarming fact is that tooth decay is on the rise and is the #1 disease affecting children. Of great interest is that cavities…
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Do I really need a mouthwash? Mouthwash dates to 1 AD when Romans used urine to purge bacteria from the mouth, an ingredient that stuck around until the 18th century. Its modern-day…
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While the long-term effects of breastfeeding for both mom and baby have shown to be numerous for those who choose and are able to breastfeed, until recently few studies have looked at…
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Walking through the dental aisle at the grocery or drugstore, there seems to be an overabundance of toothbrushes – various colors, shapes, handles, bristles and sizes. Let’s face it, it can be…
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There are many common beliefs that have come into our everyday lives when it comes to dental health. It’s time to separate fact from fiction, so brace yourself, as we debunk some…
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Fluoride is a naturally-occurring mineral that helps prevent cavities by making enamel, the outer layer of our teeth, more resistant to decay. Enamel is made of closely packed mineral crystals that naturally…
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When we think of Worst Foods lists, we generally think of how various foods and beverages affect our waistlines, not our gum lines. But when it comes to our teeth, you may…
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You know that brushing and flossing twice daily are the recommended ways to manage plaque buildup, but have you wondered how plaque starts and how long it takes before it affects you?…
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