A lot of people drink sugary drinks through straws because they believe that this will help them avoid cavities. Is this actually the case? Researchers have studied this very topic and came to the conclusion that drinking through a straw can slightly reduce the number of cavities of a person gets depending on where the straw […]
Energy drinks have really taken off in the last five years. They are marketed heavily and are consumed by many people to get a quick pick me up during the day. Some of the most common brands include Red Bull, Rockstar, 5 Hour Energy, and Monster. What a lot of people don’t know about them […]
There are a lot of different reasons for tooth discoloration. Let’s take a look at the major ones… Fluorosis (Brown) When children are exposed to higher level of fluoride than recommended, the developing permanent teeth tend to take on a mottled brown appearance. This can range from very mild staining to very heavy depending on […]
While most people see the cost of a single filling and think, “That’s a lot of money!”, they don’t realize that the lifetime cost of that cavity is going to end up costing them many multiples of that amount. The Data and Analysis Center associated with the Delta Dental Insurance Company studied the lifetime cost […]
As a follow up to my last post on foods with a surprising amount of added sugar, we’re now going to look at foods and drinks that have a lot of acid in them. Sugar isn’t the only cause of cavities today. There are so many products that are highly acidic which provide the exact type […]
Most people know about the common sources of sugar in their diet but don’t realize that a huge number of products have additional added sugar that can complicate their plans to reduce sugar intake. It’s not just those sugar donuts (as good as they taste!). Common Sources of Sugar: Soda Sports Drinks Energy Drinks Fruit […]
What Causes Gray Teeth? There are several different reasons why teeth may show up as gray. An accident with the tooth. This is most common with kids where they are running around and bump one of their front teeth. This trauma causes some bleeding within the tooth which stains the tooth from the inside out. […]