How to Maintain Your Toothbrush Brushing your teeth twice a day along with proper flossing prevents a myriad of health problems. Always remember that you need to keep your toothbrush clean as much as possible to prevent developing oral problems. The American Dental Association (ADA) has several recommendations on how to achieve that. You should […]
Sugar-Free Candy That Can Potentially Lower Cavities? The journal Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins recently published a study by the German company, Organobalance GmbH, regarding a specific type of sugar-free candy they created that can potentially reduce cavities by “significantly lowering bad oral bacterias” in your mouth. Let’s hope that this leads to something that candy […]
Flouride Treatment What is fluoride? Food debris that is left in the mouth usually creates plaque and if not removed encourages bacteria from forming. The bacteria then create acids that destroy tooth enamel. Fluoride is one of the naturally occurring mineral in nature that helps keep the enamel layer of your teeth intact. It helps […]
Brush Up on Healthy Teeth Simple Steps for Kids’ Smiles* 1. Start cleaning teeth early. As soon as the first tooth appears, begin cleaning by wiping with a clean, damp cloth every day. When more teeth come in, switch to a small, soft toothbrush. Begin using toothpaste with fluoride when the child is 2 […]
7 things you may not know about teeth 1. Dry mouth and tongue can cause tooth decay Saliva helps protect the teeth from dental caries, gingivitis, and aids in chewing, swallowing and digesting food. Also, saliva neutralizes the acid included in the food that you eat, helping the enamel absorb less acid. Remember to drink […]
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 […]
Dental Problems: What We Need To Do To Avoid Them What causes tooth decay? The main goal of brushing is to remove leftover food stuck between your teeth that can develop into a sticky film called plaque. Left over time, it can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. The problem with plaque is that […]
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 […]