Fluoride – the mineral in water that helps keep teeth decay at bay – is good for babies too. You get fluoride through your water and also in your toothpaste. It’s never too soon to start giving your baby fluoride. Here are some tips to get started. Tap water: It’s a great … [Read more...]
Fluoride: ADA changes rules on giving children fluoride
The American Dental Association's (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs recommends parents make sure their children start getting fluoride earlier than ever before – as soon as they get their first tooth. To help prevent tooth decay in young children, the ADA suggests parents … [Read more...]
How toothpaste works
Toothpaste is an important part of our daily routine. It brings us a healthy smile and a fresh feeling to start the day on a positive note. Most of us are aware of the benefits of toothpaste, but few of us know how and why toothpaste works. Ingredients and functions of … [Read more...]
Can Teeth Repair Themselves?
It may sound strange, but it is possible to repair your own teeth. At the very least, you can stop a tooth’s worst problem – decay. Decay happens when bacteria consume sugars and refined carbohydrates in your mouth and create acids that attack the teeth. When the decay … [Read more...]
Don’t Bottle Up The Oral Health Benefits of Fluoridated Water
Nearly 60% of caregivers say they are more likely to give children bottled water than tap water, potentially depriving kids of fluoride that is critical to good oral health. In addition, according to the 2013 Delta Dental Children’s Oral Health Survey1, more than twice as many … [Read more...]
