What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a natural mineral found throughout the Earth’s crust. Fluoride is also found in some food and water supplies. How does it work? Fluoride concentrates in the growing bones and developing teeth of children, helping to […]
Read Full ArticleWhen buying a toothbrush, look for the ADA seal. The American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance is the gold standard for toothbrushes. The toothbrush is 5,000 years old. In many different forms, that is. Ancient civilizations used a “chew […]
Read Full ArticleEnd Results of Vaping and Effects on Oral Health: By irresponsible marketing targeting the young population with fruity flavors and the idea that it is thought to be a safer alternative to cigarettes, vaping can be just as dangerous or […]
Read Full ArticleWhat makes it so bad for oral health? –The ingredients in E-liquid Propylene glycol The first danger of e-cigarettes is associated with the carrier product known as propylene glycol (PG). It can be found in various edible items, such as […]
Read Full ArticleHow Can Thumb Sucking Affect My Child’s Teeth? After permanent teeth come in, sucking may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and alignment of the teeth. It can also cause changes in the roof of the mouth. […]
Read Full ArticleWhat is ‘Vaping’ and what are the reasons for use? A new trend using e-cigarettes, also known as vaping, works by heating a liquid to generate an aerosol that the user inhales. The liquid in the e-cigarette, called e-liquid, is […]
Read Full ArticleIFL Science (1/15, Hamilton) states that using stem cells to regenerate dental tissue is challenging, because “if the stem cells are haphazardly placed in the root canal, they won’t know where to grow the pulp and where to grow the […]
Read Full ArticleDental Implants: What are they? Dental implants have become a choice treatment option for many patients who are missing one or more teeth. A dental implant is a replacement tooth “root” constructed of medical grade titanium. Dental implants are extremely […]
Read Full ArticleIt’s those daily habits we do and don’t think about until its too late and something cracks, breaks off, or falls out of our mouth. Then we do a “face palm” and realize that it was something we shouldn’t have […]
Read Full ArticleA lot of people are aware of eating and drinking sugary foods is bad for your teeth and over all health. But what does sugar really do to your teeth? Tooth decay is caused by bacteria that feeds on sugars from food and […]
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