Xylitol Helps fight Cavities! Xylitol is a naturally occurring carbohydrate that looks and tastes just like ordinary table sugar. It is mostly extracted from renewable resources that are sustainable and environmentally friendly such as corn cobs. Xylitol acts as a natural sweetener that can be extracted from any woodsy fibrous plant material. It […]
The cost of not brushing your teeth before bed Just how gross is it really to forget to brush your teeth before bed every once in a while? The answer: Bad news: It’s pretty gross. You probably already know that the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing those pearly whites twice a day. You […]
Men: Want a Better Smile? Begin by Going to a Dentist! A long time ago men hardly ever went to the dentist. There were many reasons or excuses for this including they didn’t need to see one or that they didn’t have enough time to wait for a dental visit. Even worse, since many men […]
The Pain of Dental Bills The ever rising cost of dental procedures is the biggest obstacle that Americans face when making a decision on whether or not to visit a dentist. With wages not keeping up with current inflation we have to make decisions based upon which needs comes first and often visiting the dentist […]
Cheese as a Cavity Preventor The May/June 2013 edition of the General Dentistry has published a recent study consisting of teens eating different types of lactose food and found that the ones consuming cheese, cheddar cheese to be specific, produced a higher pH than the others. Many studies have shown that higher pH prevents tooth […]
Toothbrushes: Manual v Electric What is an electric toothbrush? Just like what the name implies, an electric toothbrush is powered by electricity. You charge the toothbrush and once it’s fully charged, you can use it up to 2 weeks without recharging. There are also toothbrushes that are powered by replaceable alkaline batteries. Effectiveness An […]
When Should a Child’s First Visit to the Dentist Be? The American Dental Association (ADA) generally recommends a child’s first trip to the dentist by the age of 1. It sounds so early. However, in the majority of babies, teeth start to emerge anywhere from 4 to 7 months old. The best way to protect […]
New study suggests milk in helping fight tooth decay. A recent study from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry published by the Journal of the American Dental Association suggests that drinking milk after a meal might lead to less tooth decay. More information can be found in ScienceDaily, a popular site for […]
Dental Health Tips for Infants and Children Similar to general health, the health of your child’s mouth is extremely important. After all, we only get one set of teeth! Well, one set of permanent teeth. From infancy, being conscious and promoting the health of your child’s (or children’s) teeth and mouth is essential to their […]
Affordable Dentures with DentalSave’s Discount Plan Being advised that you need dentures is no longer a huge financial burden. The process of application and required materials has been developed to actually reduce costs for consumers that suddenly find themselves in the market for affordable dentures. On top of that, unique purchasing plans developed exclusively at […]