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 »
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 »
When it comes to tracking down criminals, police and investigators will use any evidence possible to find out more about the criminal and ultimately put him or her behind bars. While blood can be tested for DNA, if the DNA is not in the system, it can still be difficult to connect a person to… Read More »
A recent study shows that local anesthetics could affect the growth of children’s teeth. Many dentists prefer to use anesthesia to help them calm and control children while performing dental work. While this is a common practice, the new study shows that it could be causing more harm than good. The anesthesia could affect tooth… Read More »
Everyone wants a pearly white smile, but drinking hot lemon water is not the way to get them. In fact, hot or warm lemon water could actually be staining your teeth and preventing them from being white. Many people are drinking hot lemon water as part of a healthy diet. It has many health benefits,… Read More »
White teeth are something most people covet, and thanks to commercial whitening products, almost anyone can easily whiten their teeth at home. What was once a dental procedure that was performed in the dentist’s office, is now so simple and common that people do it at home. The problem is, the convenience of tooth whitening… Read More »
It’s not secret that kids imitate the actions they see around them everyday to establish their own behaviors. This is true for dental care as well. Dentists everywhere are reminding parents that good dental hygiene is learned and that children who are taught to care for their teeth are more likely to do it into… Read More »
