by | May 5, 2015 | News/Articles
Gregory L. Paskerian, DMD, a private dentist and former assistant professor at Tufts University, says that the new whitening rage follows a continuum of products. “The strips and other over-the-counter whiteners do not damage teeth or burn gum tissue,” he...
by | May 2, 2015 | News/Articles
Chewing on Ice It’s natural and sugar free, so you might think ice is harmless. But munching on hard, frozen cubes can chip or even crack your teeth. And if your mindless chomping irritates the soft tissue inside a tooth, regular toothaches may follow. Hot foods and...
by | Apr 28, 2015 | News/Articles
What was Mom’s biggest refrain about teeth? Sugar! “You will ruin those beautiful teeth!” Sugar, dentists say, is not the problem. How long the sugar stays on teeth is the problem. Given enough time, the bacteria in your mouth feed on the sugar and...
by | Apr 22, 2015 | News/Articles
White Wine You might think sticking to white wine would spare your teeth. But the acids still weaken the enamel, leaving the teeth porous and vulnerable to staining from other beverages, such as coffee. Swishing with water after drinking or using toothpaste with a...
by | Apr 20, 2015 | News/Articles
Smoking leads to dental problems, including: Bad breath Tooth discoloration Inflammation of the salivary gland openings on the roof of the mouth Increased build up of plaque and tartar on the teeth Increased loss of bone within the jaw Increased risk of leukoplakia,...
by | Apr 14, 2015 | News/Articles
Your toothbrush isn’t the only weapon capable of protecting your teeth — your diet helps too! In addition to brushing and flossing, a healthful diet (with natural or added fluoride) protects teeth from decay and keeps the gums healthy. Read on to discover...
by | Apr 9, 2015 | News/Articles
Chocolate can actually be good for your teeth! Yes, you read that correctly — chocolate can prevent tooth decay. However, not every kind of chocolate is dental dynamite. The cocoa bean is what houses the good stuff — not the chocolate itself — so the...
by | Apr 6, 2015 | News/Articles
People who fail to keep their teeth clean could be at greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. A study of brain samples from deceased dementia patients found that they contained unusually high levels of Porphyromonas gingivalis, a type of...
by | Apr 2, 2015 | News/Articles
Yoghurt is known to be high in calcium, which helps strengthen bones, including teeth. According to researchers, the healthy bacteria found in yoghurt helps protect your gums and teeth from gum disease and tooth decay. It is also believed to decrease the oral levels...
by | Mar 30, 2015 | News/Articles
People who fail to keep their teeth clean could be at greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. A study of brain samples from deceased dementia patients found that they contained unusually high levels of Porphyromonas gingivalis, a type of...
