Many people think cavities aren’t a big deal, or that only children get them. The truth is anyone can get a cavity and they are a big deal. Why? Because a cavity is tooth decay, plain and simple. Tooth decay does more than give you a bad toothache, too, it can affect your overall … [Read more...]
Cavity Treatments in History: From Beeswax to Linen
For as long as humans have had teeth, they’ve had cavities. And those cavities required care even if it was primitive. Recently, scientists discovered 14,000-year-old evidence of cavity treatment. A large hole was originally mistaken as a severe cavity but turned out to be the … [Read more...]
Is Oil Pulling a Safe Practice?
Oil pulling has been in the news and all over social media as of late. The practice of using oil to potentially help improve oral health conditions involves holding oil in your mouth to supposedly clean your teeth and gums. But does it work? Well, there is a lack of evidence … [Read more...]
The Truth About Baby’s Binkie
Have you heard about the Swedish study linking pacifier use and a lower incidence of eczema and asthma in babies? Recently featured on the Today Show, the study actually went so far as to say that parents’ saliva from cleaning their babies’ binkies may have a beneficial … [Read more...]
Snack Smart for Happy Teeth
Snacking helps children and adults sustain energy, avoid overeating during meals and maintain a well-balanced diet. However, those in-between meal munchies may take a toll on teeth. Many popular snacks are packed with sweeteners that leave teeth coated in cavity-causing sugar. … [Read more...]
