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Whiter Teeth
October 9th, 2012Face it, one of the first things that you notice when meeting someone new is their smile. A bright, natural smile always catches your attention. Over 90 percent of people believe that a bright, white smile makes us more attractive to potential mates. Even if you don't have a big first date planned, you can still focus on getting whiter and healthier teeth.
Tips for a bright smile
Toxic Teeth
July 1st, 2012The prospect of having a root canal can be a nerve-wrenching experience to most people. Teeth treated with root canals tend to get re-infected and/or fractured because, essentially, they are mummified teeth.
Know your bacteria and how to treat itToxic Teeth
July 1st, 2012The prospect of having a root canal can be a nerve-wrenching experience to most people. Teeth treated with root canals tend to get re-infected and/or fractured because, essentially, they are mummified teeth.
Know your bacteria and how to treat itCondition Spotlight: Periodontal Disease
March 1st, 2012Periodontal (gum) disease is the inflammation or degradation of the tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth. The most common and initial form of periodontal disease is gingivitis, which can be short-lived or chronic. Untreated gingivitis involves more than the gums around the teeth—it can even lead to erosion of the underlying bone.
Teeth are important! Learn how to treat gingivitis at home.
Healthy Ways to a Whiter Smile
September 1st, 2009Do you indulge in your one glass of antioxidant-packed red wine a night—and have the tooth stains to prove it? Food and drinks such as wine, coffee, cranberry juice, and mustard can dull even the brightest smiles.
Eat To Beat Tooth Decay
April 1st, 2009Wish you could avoid another jaw-dropping bill from the dentist? You can simply by tweaking your diet. Rami Nagel, author of Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities With Nutrition (Golden Child Publishing, 2008) recommends the following diet tips to prevent cavities:
This is Late-Breaking News
November 1st, 2008It’s taken far too long, but the FDA has finally decided that amalgam fillings may be dangerous to our health—something that an increasing number of dentists have long suspected. In June the FDA cautioned that these fillings may pose a risk for young children, developing fetuses, pregnant women, and people particularly sensitive to mercury.
Toothpaste Turmoil
August 1st, 2008Find yourself standing perplexed in the middle of the toothpaste aisle, trying to find brands that don’t contain harmful chemicals like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)? Jot down the following guidelines before you return to the store.
Got sensitive teeth?Toothpaste Turmoil
August 1st, 2008Find yourself standing perplexed in the middle of the toothpaste aisle, trying to find brands that don’t contain harmful chemicals like sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)? Jot down the following guidelines before you return to the store.
Got sensitive teeth?
