It seems like everyone has something to say about the effect of Halloween candy on teeth. Everyone knows that sugar can cause tooth decay and that too much sugar can result in other health problems as well. But how bad is it? Will eating a little bit of candy really hurt your teeth? A dental… Read More »
Everyone knows that too much sugar is bad for your teeth, but how much is too much? With Halloween only a few weeks away, kids are getting excited about loading up on candy. Dentists however are warning parents that too much candy can lead to cavities and tooth decay. One dental practice in California is… Read More »
Many people use chewing sticks to help clean their teeth but dentists warn that they may actually be causing more harm than good. Chewing sticks are common in many different cultures and some people use them as alternative to brushing while others simply chew on them to assist in removing food that the toothbrush missed.… Read More »
A junior at City High Middle School won the top prize in the Consumers Energy SmartArt student ArtPrize competition. The winning piece was a drawing titled “Flower Power” entered by Zoe Bultman. “There were so many good pieces that I thought were absolutely amazing,” said Bultman, who received an Apple laptop computer and a $1,000 college… Read More »
If your big day is approaching you probably have a lot on your mind. One of the things you may not have thought about is your teeth. It is important that your smiles looks good on your wedding day and if you haven’t had a chance to whiten your teeth you may be a little… Read More »
When you think of a typical day for a dentist you probably think of several people sitting in a dentist chair while the dentist calmly performs simple procedures. One dentist recently had a more exciting dental experience. He worked on a huge tiger and had to pull one of his sharp canine teeth. The tiger had… Read More »
It seems like people either love cheese or hate cheese. Some believe it is good for you others think it is bad for you. Everyone has their own opinions about cheese, but what if you knew that it could help your teeth? Would you be more likely to eat it? Cheese can actually help remove… Read More »
When you think about what it takes to get a better smile, you probably think about all the things you need to do to improve it. The truth is, there are several things you should stop doing if you want to improve the way your smile looks. Certain bad habits can cause your teeth to… Read More »
A lot of people are scared to go to the dentist or have dental anxiety. It can be so bad that these people avoid going to the dentist and getting basic dental care. Dentists try to calm their patients down so they can do these procedures but this anxiety can make it difficult. A New Jersey Dentist… Read More »
It’s not uncommon for children to suffer from cavities, especially those who eat a lot of sugar and have poor dental habits. A new study shows that children of moms who are extremely stressed may be more likely to have cavities. Women who feel stress during pregnancy are much less likely to breast feed and that… Read More »
