Preventing cavities in children can be a challenge. There are very few sweets, junk foods, and drink products that don’t entice kids. Sweets seem to call to them, but the bacteria that can form on the teeth and in the mouth as a result will cause cavities in the long run. It’s not just sweets and junk
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Preventing Cavities After Halloween
October is one of the happiest months of the year. Who doesn’t love beautiful fall weather, the colorful autumn leaves, and dressing up a bit for Halloween? But there is one thing that lurks behind the annual candy-filled October celebration – a heightened risk of cavities! What Are Cavities? Cavities are holes that develop in a
Read MoreStraws Really Help Protect Your Teeth?
There is a great divide in this nation, and it may not be what you think. It has nothing to do with politics or a generation gap. One of the most controversial and emotional topics in many households has to do with (wait for it) straws, as in the narrow plastic tubes we use to
Read MoreAvoiding Tooth Decay
We all want to have a strong set of teeth that will last us a lifetime, but that may be easier said than done since cavities and tooth decay rank as the second most common health disorder in the U.S. To avoid tooth decay, you need to know how it starts, how to detect it,
Read MoreSigns of Tooth Decay You Shouldn’t Ignore
Your teeth are one of the most functional and important parts of your body. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to chew solid food or have a great looking smile. But your teeth require regular maintenance if they are to stay healthy. If you don’t brush and floss them at least twice a day or insist on
Read MoreFive Things You Didn’t Know Could Cause Cavities
When you hear cavities, what things do you think of as the cause? Soda pop, gooey candies, and chocolates, right? Well, you aren’t wrong. However, there are a lot of other things that surprisingly can cause cavities that you probably wouldn’t have guessed. Here are five things you probably didn’t know could cause cavities. Vegetable Juicing –
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