Category: Dental Information

Bad breath happens to everyone, even celebrities, presidents, and your boss at work. While sometimes there are medical causes for someone’s bad breath, it can be easily combated by a few changes in your day-to-day habits. There are several reasons to quit smoking, and one of them is to finally put an end to bad […]

Crunching on ice cubes or even crushed ice isn’t just bad, it’s dangerous for your teeth. Some people develop this terrible habit over time and end up doing it without even realizing it. The cold temperature and the brittle nature of ice can actually cause your teeth to fracture. When your tooth fractures, it creates […]

Sometimes it’s nice to have options. But when your personal health is concerned, you’re going to want the best. So which do you choose: floss picks, water flossers, or plain old traditional floss? let’s review the pros and cons of each. Floss Picks Floss picks are those small, disposable plastic sticks, generally Y or F-shaped, […]

Nutrition and oral health are as bound together as our heart health and nutrition. we often assume that just cutting out foods that are high in sugar and starches can lead to healthier teeth, but it’s not just about what are teeth are chewing on. It’s also about what how well our body is supplying […]

This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, a celebration that is generally filled with a lot of food and a lot of drinks (and a lot of football). Is your favorite side the stuffing? Or is this one of the few times you let yourself have as many sugary drinks as your body can handle? Before you […]

Some people go to buy a suit for a new interview and some people spend money on life coaches. We do a lot of things to increase our self-confidence and how we feel about ourselves. Sometimes that even means getting a new smile. This doesn’t necessarily mean getting a full mouth makeover, but this is […]

You probably know that calcium is good for your bones, but did you know it’s also good for your teeth? Since your body can’t create calcium, it’s vital that you include it in your diet, whether through taking vitamin supplements or eating foods that contain it. Here are some of the important things calcium does […]

If you love chewing gum, you aren’t alone. For thousands of years people have been chewing gum, but back then it was made from the sap of trees, and now its made of special synthetic materials. Gum isn’t just fun to chew, but it can even help your oral health. As you chew gum it […]

More and more people who are becoming increasingly conscious of the ingredients in the foods they eat and what they drink, have now extended this consciousness to toothpaste as well. There is also a rising trend in buying organic products across all product categories. The fluoride debate continues, people still argue whether or not fluoride […]

A regular dose of fish oil has been proven to have many health benefits, like: Protection from fetal injury during pregnancy. Prevention of Alzheimer’s, cancer and some mental issues. Relief from the symptoms of psoriasis. But now scientists are hoping to have found a new benefit: treatment of periodontitis. A Little Fish Oil Couldn’t Hurt […]