Have you heard of vaping? It is the e-cigarette equivalent to smoking and it is taking a firm hold in the US. Backed by the world’s biggest tobacco companies, the industry is aggressively expanding its marketing across the country. More than 14 million U.S. adults and nearly 2 million teens and tweens have used e-cigarettes, and the rate of use among... read more »
With bathing suit season quickly approaching, many of us are trying to shed a few pounds before bearing it all at the pool. With so many different theories and diet plans out there it may seem challenging to find the right one. I’ll be the first to say I haven’t quite mastered that myself yet so I won’t be... read more »
We have noticed somewhat conflicting information about the effects of red wine on oral health. Below are two samples of what we mean. Red Wine May Have Cavity-Fighting Powers From the article: Red wine may have effects on teeth beyond giving them a funny hue: A new study suggests it could also have potential... read more »
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 »