The Truth is More Complex Than Simply Stating That Flossing Doesn’t Lead to Better Dental Health Maybe you heard in recent news reports that flossing is no longer necessary for dental health, thanks to studies that report the evidence supporting the need for flossing is weak. To be clear, in case you only read the […]
Regular Dental Exams Protect More Than Oral Health The eyes may be windows to the soul, but it’s dental health that is often a window into the general health of a person. That’s why a dentist is often the first healthcare professional to notice the telltale signs of an underlying medical condition that a patient […]
Don’t be fooled by the label “100 percent fruit juice.” Drinks advertised in this way might seem like a healthy choice, but these drinks may be doing more harm than good. In fact, fruit juices contain sugar that can lead to tooth decay. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)...
Nearly everyone has at least one habit that they wish they could break. Did you know that some of them can affect your oral health? Here are a few common habits and tips for how to break them. 1. Nail Biting Why it’s harmful: Your dental health may...
