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Refined Sugar Could Be Harming More Than Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 07, 2021.
You've probably heard your dentist say more than once to cut back on sweets. That's good advice not only for keeping your teeth healthy, but your whole body as Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
These Popular Drinks Could Put Your Enamel in Danger of Erosion
posted: Oct. 17, 2019.
Tooth enamel, to play on a phrase from Shakespeare, is made of “sterner stuff.” The strongest substance in the body, enamel can take years of biting and chewing and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Diet and Lifestyle Choices Key to Dental Health During College Years
posted: Nov. 11, 2018.
“The Freshman 15” is a popular way of referring to the phenomenon of new college students gaining weight during their freshman year (although the average is less than fifteen Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Think Water First for Summer Thirst
posted: Jul. 24, 2018.
It’s easy to work up a thirst in the summer. You might be shooting hoops in the park, riding on a trail or playing volleyball on the beach. No Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Food for Thought - What to Eat for Optimum Oral Health
posted: Mar. 16, 2018.
March is national nutrition month—a good time to look at the connection between diet and oral health. You probably know that sugar is a major culprit in dental problems. Read moreCategory: Oral Health