If you chew sugar-free gum, you may have seen on the package that it contains xylitol, and that xylitol is good for your teeth. But is this actually the case? A compilation of a studies from around the world has… Read More
Archive for the ‘Dental Health’ Category
Pediatric Dentistry: How to Help Kids Get Over a Fear of the Dentist
If grown adults have a fear of the dentist, pediatric dentistry is obviously a nightmare for many parents with younger children. We all know the necessity of visiting the dentist, even if your child is petrified. Establishing the right routines… Read More
Did You Chip a Tooth? Here’s What to Do
So you’re eating your grandmother’s famous and delicious peanut brittle when suddenly you hear an unsettling crack. You feel a hard substance on your tongue that’s definitely not peanut brittle, and discover it’s a piece of tooth. Your teeth are… Read More
Teeth Tips: 6 Ways to Keep Your Enamel Healthy
Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in your body? It has to be, in order to protect the only exposed bones in your body, your teeth. But once it’s gone, it’s not coming back. So it’s important… Read More
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! With all of the health concerns that apply to children, including frequent visits to the doctor for check ups and shots, sometimes children’s oral health can get lost in the mix. This month… Read More
How to Treat Sensitive Teeth
Living with sensitive teeth can be a real struggle. You may have had to give up chocolate or having icing on your cake. You may have to go to extra lengths to make sure your coffee isn’t too hot and… Read More
How to Take Care of Teeth When You Have Braces
Taking care of your teeth when you have braces is a little more involved than your normal oral hygiene routine, but it’s very important. Braces are used to correct issues with your teeth such as crookedness and spacing, but if… Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Tooth Enamel
Enamel is the outermost part of the tooth. Stronger even than bone, tooth enamel protects the sensitive nerves and blood vessels inside the teeth that keep them alive and rooted in your mouth. Without enamel, teeth would be far more… Read More
Sore and Bleeding Gums and How to Prevent Them
Your gums are just as important as your teeth because they hold your teeth in place. Without the pink tissue surrounding them, your teeth simply would not stay in your mouth and would fall away. As such, gum care is… Read More
Taking Care of Your Toothbrush
How do you take care of your teeth? Easy! Good brushing and flossing habits. How do you take care of your toothbrush? Not as many people know the answer to this question. But it’s important to take care of your… Read More