The fluoride controversy: The history, benefits and new Federal recommendations
Almost all drugs, medical products and techniques have some potential side effects, but we rarely hear much about those side effects when the risk is small or outweighed by the advantages. Fluoride is...
View ArticleHow Toothpaste Works
Most people know that brushing with toothpaste should be part of their daily hygiene routine… but have you ever wondered what all those ingredients in your dentifrice are and how they work? It can be a...
View ArticleFebruary is Children’s Dental Health Month!
National Children’s Dental Health Month is sponsored every February by the American Dental Association (ADA) to raise awareness about the importance of developing good habits at an early age and...
View ArticleBaby Teeth are Not Just for Kids!
Parents commonly ask whether it is necessary to fill a cavity in a child’s baby tooth since they are temporary. The simple answer is YES! Baby teeth are only around for a couple of years, but they not...
View ArticleIs Whitening Really Safe … and Is It Right For Me?
Nothing conveys youth and confidence like flashing a bright white smile, and it seems everyone from teens to seniors want to know more about whitening options… and why not? There are a wide variety of...
View ArticleXylitol: The Magic Bullet
Have you ever wished for a miracle product that cures everything? Xylitol just might be as close as we have come to that “magic bullet”… It doesn’t really cure everything, but this natural sugar...
View ArticleSenior Oral Health: Smiles For A Lifetime
Like the rest of the body, our mouth and likewise our oral health needs change as we get older; and just a few generations ago, oral disease and eventual tooth loss were expected parts of the aging...
View ArticleThe Low Down On Natural Toothpaste
Natural products have been become a bit of a sensation over the last few years. Walmart, for example, has introduced organic vegetables and dairy alongside many other natural products in response to...
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