For years myths about the cause of cavities have been held on to as fact. Today we set the record straight and give you the truth about decay. MYTH 1: Brushing and flossing are enough to fight decay. FACT: Brushing and flossing alone do not kill the bacteria that are the real cause of decay. Dental Caries is a... read more »
Recently Forbes online published an article: Pure Juice Won’t Rot Your Kids’ Teeth It made the author’s top 5 most popular articles, and to date has received thousands of views. The article was based on the information from this study that concluded: “Our study findings are consistent with those of other studies that show consumption of 100 percent fruit juice is not associated... read more »
Everyday we get calls about how to properly use the CariFree products.  One of the main hang-ups for people is the order of product use.  If you are like most of America, you probably grew up brushing your teeth THEN rinsing with mouthwash. However, with CariFree things are a bit different.  No matter what gel and rinse you... read more »
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Did you know there is an advanced connection between Diabetes and oral health concerns? One common symptom of diabetes is intense thirst, which can lead to a dry mouth. Decreased amounts of saliva can increase oral problems; less saliva tends to equal more cavities, because saliva washes away bacteria and acids. If you have... read more »
New findings while researching the Otzi Iceman shows evidence he suffered from periodontal disease! Repost from: Non-Human DNA Discovered During Biopsy Of Ötzi The Iceman July 16, 2014 | by Janet Fang Now, a team led by Frank Maixner of EURAC Research in Italy reanalyzed the metagenomic data of the Iceman’s genomic survey (pictured below). They found evidence of a pathogen in the tissue... read more »
School is back in session and that means parents are once again faced with the task of packing school lunches. Make sure to pack a tooth-friendly lunch this year by avoiding some of the most harmful drinks. The key to protecting kids' teeth is to keep drinks above the critical pH point of 5.5. At 5.5 demineralization occurs (mineral loss... read more »
The other day I was sitting by an obviously over-tired mamma of 2. She had a familiar look in her eye, like she was “one-more-cheerio-on-the-floor “away from a mommy-melt-down.  I felt for her. So I offered to help collapse her stroller and hoist it into her car. She thanked me and said ‘well, that is 2 good things today.’... read more »
Researchers at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently published that nearly 70% of Americans are taking at least one prescription drug daily and more than half of Americans take at least two prescriptions daily.  Among the laundry list of medication side effects one of the most common of both prescription and over-the-counter medications is xerostomia, otherwise known as... read more »
Your child's daily routine should involve brushing and flossing, hopefully twice a day; but if he or she is continually hearing the word cavity during a dental office visit, then dental sealants might be a great option for your child. Even when brushing and flossing regularly, it is hard to get all the plaque removed from the deep grooves of molars.... read more »
If your dentist has indicated you have high levels of cavity causing bacteria, they’ve likely recommended you use the CariFree CTx4 Treatment Rinse as part of your homecare regimen. Here are some frequently asked questions about the Treatment Rinse… Why does it taste like pool water? The antimicrobial agent used in the CTx4 Treatment Rinse is sodium hypochlorite... read more »