According to the American Dental Association, a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables can go a long way toward preventing tooth staining. Eating a variety of foods that are rich in vitamin C (citrus fruits, green and red peppers, … Continued
Brushing your teeth once a day is not enough to keep your pearly whites healthy. You should brush at least twice a day; once upon waking up and once before bedtime. Brushing your teeth is important, and there is no … Continued
Having regular checkups with your dentist is important for your oral health. These biannual check ups usually involve having your teeth cleaned and having x rays taken of the inside of your mouth. But, if you are like most people, … Continued
If you are interested in keeping up with good oral hygiene habits, getting rid of tartar from the surface of the teeth should be a top priority. Tartar, sometimes referred to as dental calculus, is a crusty film that can … Continued
Brushing our teeth is the most important aspect of maintaining oral health, but using the same toothbrush for an extended period of time may backfire. When should we toss out old reliable? The toothbrush is the most important aspect to … Continued
Whether it be sodas, coffee or a favorite candy of yours, sugar can negatively affect your dental health; so let’s read about why this happens. Sugar has been an additive to foods and drinks for thousands of years, even more … Continued
Sodas have been around since the mid-18th century or so, and unsurprisingly has found itself in almost every refrigerator in the states. They come in all kinds of different flavors, giving almost everyone a delicious taste that is hard to … Continued
A recent study again provided additional evidence of a link between advanced gum disease and cancer. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Tufts University School of Medicine and Cancer Center used data from … Continued