The oral-systemic link is strong. Not sure how diabetes effects your smile and vice versa? Let me share a few things with you: A 2017 report by the CDC found that in 2015 over 30 million Americans (that’s 9.4% of US citizens had diabetes. Another 8o something million others are headed that direction. So, why Read More
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5 Tooth Damaging Nervous Habits You Need to Break
Often repetitive and involuntary, stress induced nervous habits can actually cause damage to your teeth. Here are five of the most dangerous nervous habits that you need to break if you want to protect your teeth. Fingernail Biting One of the most common self soothing habits we see from childhood involves sticking our hands Read More
Clean Teeth Taffy and Anti Cavity Candies
What’s the first food item you think of when you read the word CAVITY? Chances are, many of you thought of candy. Because candy is known for containing lots of sugar, dental professionals have been lecturing patients for years about avoiding it. Parents have been warning their kids with the ole’ ” You’ll rot your teeth Read More
The Halloween Candy Dilemma
So, here we are in November already and you still have a ridiculous collection of halloween treats that are sure to rot your teeth out. Maybe you all think I’m against this tradition of going door to door begging strangers for sugar laden snacks. Maybe you think I pass out toothbrushes and fresh vegetables to Read More