As described in previous posts, there are many reasons why a person may get cavities, ranging from dry mouth to sugar intake. Below is a list of, in my opinion, 5 of the best ways to keep your teeth healthy and strong: 1.) Brush regularly with Fluoride toothpaste. Brushing keeps your teeth clean of bacteria. …
Read MoreI have cavities, but my friend doesn’t – Why? 0
Ok, so you have had a mouth full of cavities since you were a kid, yet your friend, husband/wife, brother/sister, has never had a cavity in his/her life! WHY!?! Multiple factors go into forming cavities. 1.) A carious lesion (cavity) is formed by acid eating away at the tooth structure. This acid is produced by …
Read MorePuff the Magic Dragon – Smoking is BAD 6
I am currently up in VT with a bunch of friends, and every hour or so, most of the group heads outside for their ritual cigarette. Smoking, although a declining trend, is still prominent in the USA, especially among my generation, those in their 20′s. No matter what people claim, if they smoke, they are …
Read MoreDentistry in Politics – Obama, Pelosi, Clinton – Universal Healthcare 4
President Obama’s most recent push to reform healthcare in the USA is the talk of the country. At dinner tables, casual encounters, and town-halls nationwide, Americans are discussion how this healthcare bill, if passed, would effect the country. In terms of dental care, this bill could be tragic to the current system in this country. …
Read MoreYour Mouth is a Portal to Your Body 0
Your mouth is not just a hole used for eating and talking! Your mouth is truly a portal to your entire body, and health problems in the oral cavity can contribute, and are related, to health problems throughout the body. For example, periodontal disease, or the loss of attachment of teeth, has been linked to …
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