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What to Eat for Healthy Teeth

You can help keep your teeth healthy from the inside out — certain diet choices can help keep your choppers strong and shiny. Here are some tips to help protect your mouth against decay, disease, and more! Sugar isn’t the only thing that’s bad for your teeth — carbs can be just as damaging. After all, carbohydrates break down into simple sugars in your body. In your mouth, sugars are converted into plaque. That doesn’t mean you have to give up carbs! Just try to eat them only at mealtimes. Carbs are kind of sticky, so they tend to adhere … Continue reading →

The Future of Dentistry

In the next few years, your dentist may be able to do some amazing things — and not just to your teeth. The health care professionals you trust to care for your choppers may be able to help you care for your entire body. Within the next two years, you may see your dentist using your tooth x-rays to check for osteoporosis. European scientists have developed software that can scan x-rays of your teeth to help gauge your risk of osteoporosis. In early trials, the software is just as accurate as bone density tests! More trials are underway, but a … Continue reading →

Natural Mouth Care

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If you think you’re a little crazy about dental health, you aren’t alone. Americans spent nearly four million dollars on natural oral hygiene products in 2002 according to Nutrition Business Magazine — and that was a fifteen percent increase from 2001 spending. So why the increase in natural dental care products? People are more label-conscious these days. Not only do they read the labels, they worry about what’s on the label. Some people are choosing natural ingredients in their toothpaste and mouthwash because it’s tried and true. Herbal concoctions and essential oils have been used in health and beauty for … Continue reading →

Children’s Picture Books about Losing Baby Teeth

Do you have a child who is getting ready to lose a tooth? These picture books will be just the ticket. Our first selection is “Tabitha’s Terrifically Tough Tooth.” Tabitha likes to eat an apple every morning after breakfast, but today, it hurt. Her tooth was wobbly! Her dad told her about the Tooth Fairy, and she got very excited. She just had to lose that tooth. She spent all day coming up with new and creative ways to jiggle it out. First she turns on the radio and tries to dance it loose. Then she ties a string to … Continue reading →

All About Tooth Whitening

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A recent survey found that nearly half of consumers would feel better if their teeth were whiter. Check your choppers in the mirror — are you thinking about tooth whitening? Bleaching won’t harm your teeth, as long as there’s no sort of acid in the ingredients. Hydrogen or carbomide peroxide are whitening agents that help maintain the protective enamel on your teeth; acids like citric acid can strip the enamel away and leave your teeth sensitive. Be sure to read the label if you’re using an over the counter product. A home whitening kit can save you the big bucks … Continue reading →

Bad Breath

We don’t talk about it in polite company. We chew gum, gargle mouthwash, and try burning strips of concentrated breath fresheners that melt on the tongue. Battling bad breath can feel like an endless struggle at times. What causes bad breath? More often than not, the problem starts if you aren’t brushing and flossing as well and as often as you should. Bacteria and food particles can build up in your mouth, causing odor as the bacteria works on the food. This bacterial buildup can lead to gum inflammation (gingivitis) or gum disease (periodontitis). Dry mouth can also be a … Continue reading →