Most of us know that drinking water is important for our health. However, water doesn’t just help lubricate your joints, protect your tissues, remove toxins, and even support a normal body temperature—it also protects your smile [1]. But why is drinking water so great for your teeth and gums? Here’s why getting enough water every [...]
Taking care of your oral health is imperative to have a beautiful and healthy smile. Daily tooth brushing helps remove surface stains, plaque, food particles, and bacteria from your oral cavity and keeps gum disease and tooth decay away. However, tooth brushing shouldn’t be the only step in your oral care routine. When you want [...]
Cavities are caused by bacteria and plaque that accumulates in the oral cavity. When you don’t clean your teeth regularly, tooth enamel can become damaged and a cavity can result. Although cavities start out small, they will get larger over time. If a cavity is left to progress, it can eventually encompass your entire tooth [...]
It’s commonly accepted that sugar is bad news for your teeth. Sugar is highly acidic and can wear away tooth enamel, not to mention cause bacteria that can lead to tooth decay. But sugar is an enjoyable part of so many dishes and treats, which often leads people to reach for sugar free options that they may think [...]
Your saliva plays an instrumental role in your oral health. Saliva helps protect your teeth and gums from harmful bacteria, and can reduce your risk for cavities. However, saliva has other major functions in both your oral cavity and even your digestion, so preventing dry mouth can be an essential part of supporting your health. Did you know [...]
We all want to have healthy smiles. However, sometimes tooth decay or gum disease become obstacles in taking the best care of our teeth. For some people, it seems like no amount of brushing and flossing will prevent these issues, and they’re discouraged to find that they have yet another cavity during their dental checkup or advancing gum [...]
