The word is out: sugar isnβt good for your teeth or your waistline. According to a recent Colgate article, table sugar, also known as sucrose, has a whopping 16 calories per teaspoon and is found in several food and drink items. Thankfully, as people have learned of the detrimental side effects of sugar, many are […]
***UPDATED: September 26, 2017*** Last week, the president of the American Dental Association (ADA), Gary L. Roberts, sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to support the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017. According to a recent ADA News article, he specifically highlighted the importance of the somewhat controversial topic of community […]
Most of us are very aware about any extra weight that we carry around our midsections, doing whatever we can to avoid having flabby abs. But are you worried about having flabby gums? Well according to a recent, Science Daily article, you should be. When you are having your bi-annual exam at the dentist, chances […]
***UPDATED: July 20, 2015*** According to a recent article from the American Dental Association, the United States Senate unanimously approved legislation that would authorize oral health screenings for seniors under the Older Americans Act. βFor the first time since the billβs enactment in 1965, oral health is specifically referenced in the OAA,β the Association said. […]
There are several traits that you can pass along to your kids. They can get your eyes, your hair color, and even the shape of your nose. But did you know that your positive behaviors can also be passed along to your little ones? The same can be said for your less-than-desirable behaviors as well. […]
According to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), periodontal disease is most prevalent among ethnic minorities, specifically the Hispanic population. Because these findings have a direct impact on our immediate community, weβre taking notice. The research found that 63% of Hispanic adults and 59% of African-American adults in the […]