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Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all Read more -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read more -
Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
posted: Jan. 25, 2020.
You can find some version of the ever popular kids’ meal at most major fast-food restaurants. It’s a neat little package: child’s size portions of burgers, chicken nuggets or Read more -
4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
posted: Dec. 11, 2019.
You can't separate your oral health from your overall health. What's beneficial for your body in general is usually beneficial for your teeth and gums.Take the foods you eat: Read more -
Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
posted: Nov. 21, 2019.
As with most Western countries, we in the U.S. love our carbs. While fats and proteins make an appearance in our diets, many of us go full-tilt on sugars, Read more -
These Popular Drinks Could Put Your Enamel in Danger of Erosion
posted: Oct. 12, 2019.
Tooth enamel, to play on a phrase from Shakespeare, is made of “sterner stuff.” The strongest substance in the body, enamel can take years of biting and chewing and Read more -
Food for Thought - What to Eat for Optimum Oral Health
posted: Mar. 08, 2018.
March is national nutrition month—a good time to look at the connection between diet and oral health. You probably know that sugar is a major culprit in dental problems. Read more -
3 Surprising Foods That Could Help You Fight Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 23, 2016.
You've no doubt heard about certain foods and beverages that increase your risk for dental disease. These foods, often high in added sugar or acid, can lead to tooth Read more