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You Can Still Get Cavities on a Paleo Diet!
June 13, 2024
The paleo diet is a nutritional lifestyle that only includes the types of foods that paleolithic humans (a.k.a. cavemen) had access to. Among many other health benefits, many people who advocate for the paleo diet also claim that it can prevent tooth decay. But it turns out this might not be true. The logic behind…
Dry Mouth Isn’t Just Unpleasant…It Can Cause Tooth Decay!
June 6, 2024
A dry mouth is a uniquely uncomfortable feeling and should not be dismissed as a trivial issue for one very important reason: a dry mouth can make it more likely that you’ll get tooth decay! The presence of saliva in your mouth is an important part of keeping your teeth healthy. Dry mouth, which is…
Toothbrushes Used to Be Made From Plants & Animals
May 30, 2024
The modern toothbrush has only been around for about 90 years, but it is the latest in a long evolution of tools to fight tooth decay, stretching back thousands of years and involving a whole range of flora and fauna! Pre-History – Chewing on Sticks Long before our ancestors used toothbrushes to ward off tooth…
3 Dental Care Hacks to Keep Your Smile Healthy
May 23, 2024
The best way to maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime is great dental health habits. Here are a few hacks to your daily routine beyond the usual brushing and flossing that can help prevent tooth decay. Drink Water Washing a great meal down with a beverage can be very satisfying, and you can give…
The Top Sugar-Free Food That Can Rot Your Teeth
May 16, 2024
We all know that drinking too much sweet sugary soda pop can cause tooth decay. Sodas should only be an occasional treat (like a cupcake or a candy bar), not your main source of hydration or caffeine. To get around this issue and still enjoy a sweet drink, many people turn to sugar-free varieties. The…
Dentists Don’t Use Novocain Anymore!
May 9, 2024
Dentists no longer use Novocain when treating patients. No, this doesn’t mean we’ve somehow managed to make dentistry completely painless (we wish!). We mean that Novocain is no longer the anesthetic of choice for dentists. In fact, it hasn’t been for many years. Novocain is actually a brand name for procain. It was first created…
Why Lasers Are Used in Dentistry
May 2, 2024
The use of lasers in dentistry may sound a bit like science fiction, but it’s actually scientific fact! Laser technology was first applied to dentistry in the early 1960s and has been gaining popularity ever since. The best part of about dental lasers is that they don’t just have one application: lasers can be used…
What Is Laughing Gas & What’s So Funny About It?
April 25, 2024
Laughing gas is the common name for an inhaled sedative, used in dental care and in medical care. Laughing gas gets its name from the feeling of well-being and giddiness that it can cause. It also causes a reduction in the sensation of pain, which can be helpful if you are in need of serious…
Why on Earth Do Implants Cost So Much?
April 18, 2024
Dental implants are the top-of-the-line when it comes to natural and functional replacements for missing teeth, but that excellence can come with a hefty price tag. Replacing missing teeth can have a positive effect on your health, appearance, and self-confidence for years to come, so we think it’s a worthwhile investment no matter what, but…
Why Hollywood Needs to Stop Hating on Root Canals
April 11, 2024
Root canals have a bad reputation they don’t deserve and we think Hollywood is to blame. Movies and television shows often portray root canal therapy as a painful and frightening procedure. The truth is that most root canal procedures are quite painless, and they are one of the most important procedures that dentists perform. That’s…
Why Your Detox Water Is Bad For Your Teeth
March 28, 2024
Detox water (also known as skinny water) is promoted as a great all natural way to cleanse the body and lose weight. These do-it-yourself fruit and herb infused water concoctions are supposed to be great for your overall health, but there’s one problem: detox water can be really bad for your teeth! Perhaps the most…
The Truth About Oil Pulling
March 21, 2024
Among the many health fads and rumors going around the web, oil pulling is one that we dentists get asked about a lot. The question is, does oil pulling really prevent tooth decay? Oil pulling is an ancient dental care technique that originated in India about 3,000 years ago. It involves swishing oil in your…
