Treating That Bad Breath
Most of us have to deal with bad breath from time to time and it can be tricky to keep it under control. WebMD offers some helpful tips to ensure your breath stays fresh and void from that embarrassing smell.…
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What is Causing This Toothache?!
Most of us will experience a toothache at some point in our life, and often times it will resolve on its own. But for those pesky toothaches that linger, you need to see a professional to understand if its something…
Eating Your Way to Healthy Teeth
We all know brushing your teeth and flossing daily are great practices to maintain a healthy mouth, but did you know that there are foods you can eat regularly to support strong teeth? According to fatfreekitchen.com, there are numerous foods…
Watch Out for Acid on Your Teeth
We’ve always been warned of the dangers of excess sugar on our teeth, but we are being educated on a new culprit causing damage to our teeth. This offender is acid, found is many different foods and drinks. According to…
Drink Green Tea for Oral Health
***UPDATED: February 8, 2016*** Several studies have proven the health benefits of green tea, but new research from the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry has found that compounds in black tea are also beneficial. The study revealed that those…
How To Recognize a Cavity
Most people will be afflicted by a cavity at some point in their life and it can be a real pain, literally. It’s important to know the difference between a cavity, something less serious, or even something more serious. Ehow.com…
Understanding How Fluoride Works for Healthy Teeth
We constantly hear how important fluoride is for our oral health, but what is it exactly and how does it work? You can find fluoride in most water supplies and it’s in most toothpastes as well. Dentists often give fluoride…
Cancer Screening At the Dentist
Many dentists offer an important cancer screening which enables the dentist to catch oral cancers early and treat them quickly. This process called ViziLite Plus, is a oral lesion identification system which is like the PAP smear for cervical cancer…