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
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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
Ask A Dental Hygienist: Why do we lose enamel?
Ask a Dental Hygienist Kristina asked, “When you lose enamel, can it be linked to diet, leaky gut, stress, autoimmune issues, etc.?” Oooh, I love this question but I gotta be honest… I could spend an afternoon talking about it since this can be fairly involved… AND it might be hard for me to stay on topic. Read More
Why Do I Need Dental X-Rays?
In most some medical situations, diagnostic films are taken when you have symptoms. Examples would include suspected broken bones after an accident, mysterious painful spots in your abdomen, and lumps or bumps that need to be identified. On the other hand, there are times when you are simply trying to be preventive and find abnormalities before Read More