Chewing Gum for Oral Health
Some good news for gum chewers! Turns out that by chewing gum you actually promote good dental hygiene in the same way as flossing and brushing your teeth. Chewing gum has been found to have effects on appetite control, mood, alertness, and cognitive performance, but the effects of gum chewing on oral care have not […]
Some Surprising Ways to Rid Your Mouth of Bad Breath
Halitosis stinks, literally, and sometimes standard methods for dental hygiene just don’t cut it. You use mouth wash, brush, floss, and even use the tongue scraper every day, but you still suffer from bad breath. If this sounds like a problem you are having, then be sure to read on to learn some of the […]
A Guide To DIY Toothpaste
For those of you who have a hard time deciding in the toothpaste aisle, or hate most of the ingredients present in most toothpaste’s, did you know that you can effectively make your own toothpaste? Even if you are tight with money and can’t afford that tube of toothpaste, there’s a good chance you can […]
Oil Pulling and Oral Health
In the 35 years that he practiced dentistry, Dr. Richard Sterling thought he had heard and seen everything – until Sherry Geiger, RDH, approached him with some very interesting observations. She noticed an unusual improvement in the health of her patients’ gum tissue, and, as a result, a decrease in overall gum disease. They both […]
Chew On This! Foods For Oral Health
According to the London Times, the average person spends six years and ten months eating in his or her 70-year lifetime. In that time what kind of damage are we doing to the health of our teeth? Improving your diet can prevent two of the most common diseases of modern civilization, tooth decay and gum […]
What Causes Bad Breath?
Bad Breath is something everyone is familiar with and yet many are unaware that they are part of the offending population. Ever talked with a stranger, or worse yet, a good friend and been attacked by the precarious odor emitting from their mouth? It’s hard to tell someone, “Hey, you have bad breath, take care […]
Is Chewing Gum Harmful To Your Oral Health?
Average Americans chew about 300 sticks of gum a year. And, in the past… chewing gum has been criticized by dentists as harmful to ones oral health. Today, dentists recognize that chewing gum actually has positive benefits. In 1869, a physician wrote that chewing gum would “exhaust the salivary glands and cause the intestines to […]
What’s Bad For Your Teeth?
You might be consuming things daily that are just downright bad for your teeth. According to a recent report in Reader’s Digest… brushing, flossing, and rinsing is simply not enough when you’re eating the wrong type of food. This not only holds true for children, but adults as well. Below is a list of the […]
Big Sugary Drinks And Your Teeth
We all know that brushing, flossing, and regular visits to the dentist are very important in order to maintain good oral health. Unfortunately, many Americans are consuming large quantities of big sugary drinks, which can cause some serious dental problems. The proposed ban on the sale of big sugary drinks has become a hot button issue […]
The Sonic Toothbrush vs The Electric Toothbrush
If you haven’t made the transition from a regular toothbrush yet, now is the time. Clinical tests have shown that both electric and sonic toothbrushes remove plaque and prevent gum disease better than a regular toothbrush. How much better are they, you ask? Let’s break it down… The Electric Toothbrush Features: 3,000-7,000 brushstrokes per minute […]