Making Sure Your Kids Are Ready for School? Make Sure Their Teeth Are Part of It! As another summer vacation draws to a close, parents everywhere are tackling to-do lists in preparation for sending their children off to a new school year. But in the process of getting kids back-to-school ready, from buying […]
7 Things to Know About the Ingredients in Over the Counter Oral Hygiene Products 1. Most Oral Hygiene Products Contain Abrasives Abrasives help remove stains from the teeth. Initially, the abrasives added were quite rough in texture, but today’s abrasives are comparably gentle. They primarily consist of hydrated aluminum oxides, dehydrated silica gel, and […]
Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put an end to health hoaxes, here are five dental myths to chew over. Sugar Is the Number One Culprit of Tooth Decay Sugar will rot […]
Are You Ready for Some Football? Super Bowl Sunday is all about sports, commercials, drinks, and snacks. But what if you aren’t a sports fan or could care less about football? We are skipping the (expected) dental post about tooth-healthy Super Bowl snack hacks, to share a list of 6 fast facts that will help […]
All across the United States, and even here in sunny San Diego, flu season is here. This year’s flu is the most widespread on record since health officials began keeping track 13 years ago. While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses can be detected year-round in the United States, flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter. […]
Good dental hygiene not only impacts the health of your mouth, but impacts the health of your immune system and overall health. A doctor in the United Kingdom did an experiment for a series on the BBC regarding tooth health and how dental health and immune system health impact one another. He spent two weeks […]
Today is December 1st, which means that the holiday season is in full swing. A season of holiday cheer doesn’t mean a holiday from dental health. In fact, the change in your schedule and diet means that it is even more essential to be vigilant in maintaining your beautiful smile. Here are five pointers for […]
The Common Cold, Teeth, and Your Oral Health are More Connected Than You Think Between the sniffling, sneezing, and other annoying cold symptoms, we’re sure you never stop and think, “Why do my teeth hurt when I have a cold?” Did you know that a sinus infection (sinusitis) or inflammation can cause a toothache? […]
Between mountains of whipped cream and caramel drizzles, it can be hard to stay away from sugar at coffee shops. But balance can be found at our favorite coffee chain. Here’s how to order healthy coffee shop drinks: Choose a Smaller Size The larger your drink, the more sugar you consume. It’s always okay to […]
The Technical Term for Dry Mouth is Xerostomia Have you ever woken up with your mouth feeling like a barren desert? Then you’ve probably experienced dry mouth, although it can be even more severe, making it difficult to speak or even eat. Dry mouth affects a tenth of the population, but why is it such […]