Pinch Yourself, You’re Not Dreaming Studies have revealed that a few of our most favorite dietary vices may actually have cavity-fighting properties and be good for your teeth. Here’s a quick breakdown: Dark Chocolate All hail the cocoa bean! This news may have been around awhile, but it’s still good news. Cocoa beans, which are…
Take this month’s quiz on dental-related fun facts and see how many you can get correct. Question #1 How much does an elephant’s tooth weigh? a) One Pound b.) Four Pounds c.) Six Pounds d.) Ten Pounds Question #2 Over a lifetime you create enough saliva to fill: a) A Kiddie Pool b.) A Hot Tub c.)…
What You Eat and Drink Can Deteriorate or Fortify Teeth Not all smoothies are created equally. It is very easy to make a smoothie that is loaded with sugar, and while it may taste good, can contribute to tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and an array of other health problems. Here’s three great smoothies for…
Mobile Apps That Keep Your Smile Bright and Mouth Clean Many mobile dental applications are available free, others are free to download but require a paid upgrade or annual subscription for full functionality, and some apps must be purchased. Fees can be as nominal as 99 cents or range into the hundreds of dollars. According…
Do You Think a Beautiful Smile Happens Naturally? It Doesn’t. Brushing, flossing and rinsing are the ABCs of oral health, but they’re only the beginning. A marvelous mouth takes more than squeezing paste out of a tube – think about improving your tooth brushing technique, ditching the daily soda habit, and saying good-bye to cigarettes.…
Fluoride Slows Breakdown of Enamel and Speeds Remineralization Tooth decay (cavities) is the single most prevalent childhood disease. Tooth decay affects nearly 60% of children and causes problems that often last long into adulthood affecting health, education, employment opportunities and well-being. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infection that can lead to problems with…
Each Option has Pros and Cons Depending on the Health of Your Teeth and Your Budget Nearly 70% of adults aged 35 to 44 years in the United States have at least one missing tooth due to an accident, tooth decay, gum disease, or dental fractures, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial…
New Fillings From Personal Care Dentistry Can Benefit More Than Your Looks The cosmetic reasons for replacing amalgam (often referred to as “silver”) fillings may be obvious your smile looks better without the telltale dark spots and any associated feeling of self-consciousness goes away. People don’t realize is that if your metal dental fillings are…
Receding Gums Can Wreck Your Oral Health Receding gums, as the name itself suggests, occurs when the gum tissue around your teeth wear away and the gums seem to recede backwards making a larger area of the surface of tooth more visible. If you do not contain receding gums, even the root of teeth may…
April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month – Be Sure to Get a Regular Screening at Personal Care Dentistry Approximately 48,250 people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer this year. While alcohol, smoking and tobacco use are still major risk factors, the fastest growing segment of oral cancer patients is young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals due to the…