Charcoal Toothpaste Products – Just a Marketing Gimmick?

Activated charcoal toothpaste products are growing in popularity and as they hit the store shelves, we as dental professionals, urge you to do your homework before buying into these products. Activated Charcoal Toothpaste Products – Where is the Science? Claims now boast that activated charcoal toothpaste is all natural and can actually whiten teeth! Wow, […]

Understanding Enamel – What is it and why do I Need it?

Tooth enamel, you have probably heard your dentist make a comment about the enamel on your teeth at some point and this may have left you wondering, “What is enamel and why is it so important?” Well, the enamel on your teeth serves a very important role in protecting your teeth. Enamel – What is […]

Oral Health Benefits of Yogurt

We have all heard about the importance of eating a well balanced whole food diet and the amazing health benefits that this has on the body, but have you ever stopped to think about how the foods you eat impact your teeth and overall oral health? The foods we eat and beverages we drink can […]

10 Reasons to Drink More Water

Drink more water, we hear this all the time and it causes many of us to simply roll our eyes. We urge you to stop the eye roll and take a look at why drinking water is so important to live a healthy life. 1. Our Bodies are Made of Water Adult humans are 60 […]

Is Flossing Really That Important?

You are just completing your six month checkup at the dental office and everything looks great, however, before you can head out the door and just keep doing what you are doing when it comes to your teeth, the hygienist utters those words, “Everything looks great, but you need to be sure you are flossing […]