Iced coffee. Soda. Fruit juice. Energy drinks. Cocktails. There’s one thing all of these drinks have in common: they’re bad for your teeth. Drinking these beverages every day (or several of them throughout the day) can ruin your teeth. It’s mostly because of the combination of...
Your daily can of soda might seem like a harmless habit, but your dentist would disagree. While the fizzy sweetness satisfies your cravings, drinking soda every day can wreak havoc on your oral health. If you have a soda habit, it’s important to understand what...
In part 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed the benefits and risks associated with the use of fluoride. While fluoride does make the enamel more acid resistant, when used topically, some families have concerns about the toxicity of potentially ingesting fluoride. As a...
No matter which holiday we're celebrating, there always seems to be candy involved. There's Valentine candy, Easter candy, Halloween candy, and Christmas candy. But even though everyone knows that sugar is bad for your teeth, not everyone understands why. And even though candy is bad...
In this series, we’re discussing the benefits, risks, and alternatives to fluoride. In part 2, we’ll discuss the risks associated with fluoride. Find part 1, discussing the benefits, here! There are three primary avenues that the common public uses fluoride: toothpaste, mouthwash, and community water...
Fluoride is an oral health solution which has the popular benefit of being able to prevent cavities. While it does make the enamel more resistant to harmful acids, when used topically, some families have concerns about the toxicity of ingesting fluoride. In order to determine...
Unfortunately, gum disease can strike at any age. It’s not just something that adults have to worry about—kids and teens can get gum disease, too. It starts as gingivitis, which makes your gums so tender and inflamed that they bleed. And if you don’t get treatment...
Is xylitol good for teeth? If you have a sweet tooth, don’t despair—you can still treat yourself and have excellent dental health. It all comes down to the sweetener you choose. Not all sweeteners are created equal, and not all of them are bad for your...
If you don't get rid of bacteria in your mouth, the buildup can lead to cavities, gum disease, and other dental issues. Bacteria produce harmful acids that wear down your tooth enamel and irritate your gums. The most effective ways to eliminate bacteria are to...
There’s a lot of conflicting information about chewing gum and whether it’s bad for your teeth or not. If you choose a sugar-free brand, chewing gum can have some positive effects. But even sugar-free gum can be bad for some people. We dive deeper into...