Not-So-Sweet Skinny on Sugar Free Gum
Is there a chemical downside from the sugar substitutes in your favorite sugar-free gums? The GreenGrok takes a look. (read more)
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Daily Tips for Good Dental Hygiene
Bacteria can live in your mouth in the form of plaque, causing cavities and gingivitis, which can lead to periodontal (gum) disease. In order to keep your mouth clean, you must practice good oral hygiene every day. (read more)
Doggy Dentistry: Take Care of Your Pets’ Teeth, too!
Did you know that regularly brushing your dog’s teeth and providing her with a healthy diet and plenty of chew toys can go a long way toward keeping her mouth healthy? Many pooches show signs of gum disease by the time they’re four years old because they aren’t provided with proper mouth care—and bad breath
Simple saliva test may reveal deadly diseases early enough to treat them
UCLA research could lead to a simple saliva test capable of diagnosing – at an early stage – diabetes and cancer, and perhaps neurological disorders and autoimmune diseases. (read more)
Wacky Halloween Dentistry: Real Vampire Fangs?
So you’re a huge Anne Rice fan, “Nosferatu” tops your list of film noir favorites, and you’ve already decided to dress as Bela Lugosi this Halloween. Why not take your costume to the next level with real vampire fang implants? O.k., that’s a bit extreme for most, but for vampire enthusiasts, permanent fangs are now
Avoid Scary Tooth Decay This Halloween
Who doesn’t love candy at Halloween? If your kids are like mine, they’re going to come home from trick-or-treating with tons of candy. Sugary candy can lead to tooth decay, but following these simple steps can help you and your children have a fun Halloween without the nightmare of harming their teeth in the process. (read more)
10 Fun Alternatives to Halloween Candy
Halloween will be here before you know it and we all know that Halloween, to most children, means candy. My kids have already started talking about how much loot they will be getting this year. To help keep cavities away and maintain your child’s good dental health this Halloween, remember to have him brush and floss after eating sugary treats. (read
Man vs. Beast: Oral Hygiene Edition
“Don’t worry,” I often assure people whose face my dog is licking. “A dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s!” (read more)
What Causes Morning Breath?
Some mornings, the only thing that can convince you to get out of a warm, snuggly bed is the overwhelming stench emanating from your own mouth. Possibly the only thing worse than morning breath is the alarm clock itself, but no amount of brushing, flossing, or stinging mouthwash rinsing the night before seem capable of
Getting that last drop of toothpaste
Being an ID major makes being poor fun! That’s what we told ourselves as indigent art students, inventing creative ways to get the last iota of toothpaste out of the tube. Anyone who’s dedicated time to this activity discovers a shocking amount of extra brushing sessions hidden in that seemingly flat foil wedge. (read more)
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