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How Healthy is Xylitol?

August 24th, 2015 (No Comments)

As refined sugars are one of the bigger enemies to your dental health, many people are interested in finding alternative sweeteners that can give candy the taste we love without harming our teeth as much. This is the purpose behind a substance known as xylitol, which has shown some potential toward this end. Researchers have […]

When Should Children Begin Brushing On Their Own?

August 14th, 2015 (No Comments)

If you have children, you’re eventually going to have to transition them to brushing on their own. So, how do you know when a child is ready? Properly brushing your teeth requires fine motor skills and understanding that is probably beyond children under the age of about six. Such children may assume that their teeth […]

Dental Care Following a Stroke

August 7th, 2015 (No Comments)

There are many problems associated with suffering a stroke, and your dental hygiene is one that can easily be overlooked. Not only may it be more difficult for you to properly brush and floss, but you will likely experience dry mouth as an aftereffect of your stroke or a side effect of your medication. With […]

Defeating Dry Mouth with Cell Therapy

July 31st, 2015 (No Comments)

Dry mouth has many possible causes, many of which involve the destruction of your salivary glands. The big problem with treating such conditions is that salivary glands are not very good at regenerating themselves. Fortunately, modern research into the potential of cell-based therapies are showing a lot of potential to give new hope to people […]

Is Gum Disease Linked to Pancreatic Cancer?

July 23rd, 2015 (No Comments)

There are many reasons to maintain good oral hygiene that go far beyond avoiding cavities and gum disease. After all, the mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body. Bad oral health is linked to a slew of other bodily diseases, which certain research indicates may include pancreatic cancer. According to a research […]

Bruxism and Social Anxiety

July 16th, 2015 (No Comments)

It has long been understood that stress can be a contributing factor to bruxism. Thanks to a study from Tel Aviv University, we now know more about the relationship between bruxism and social anxiety. According to this study, if you suffer from social anxiety, interaction with other people is likely to trigger tooth grinding. This […]

Is There Fecal Matter on Your Toothbrush?

July 9th, 2015 (No Comments)

How clean is your toothbrush? It’s common enough for your brush to gradually take on bacteria while you brush it, which is why it is important to rinse it out every so often. However, if you are not careful, you may end up brushing your teeth with something far more unsavory. According to a recent […]

What is Pulp Therapy?

June 26th, 2015 (No Comments)

When you look at your teeth, all you’re seeing is the sturdy, bone-like part. However, inside this thick white structure, there is a node of soft, fleshy tissue. This is what dentists call the pulp of the tooth. It is from this pulp that the tooth derives its nutrients and is kept healthy. When the […]

What is Fluorosis?

June 17th, 2015 (No Comments)

When a child receives too much fluoride in his or her first eight years, his or her permanent teeth can come in with a condition known as fluorosis. This is a largely cosmetic problem, but it can adversely affect the self-esteem of a child. Symptoms include the following: Discoloration in the teeth, ranging from faint […]

A Cleaner Tongue Means Stronger Tastes!

June 8th, 2015 (No Comments)

You probably already know that tongue-scraping is an important part of your daily dental hygiene. Failing to clear away the plaque and detritus that gathers on your tongue is a good way to invite tooth decay and gum disease upon yourself. And, in case this is not enough to motivate you to get a proper […]

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