Is Flossing Really Important to Your Dental Health?
January 29, 2018
Do you floss each day? If you don’t, you are letting bacteria build-up that can lead to the formation of dental health issues such as cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay.
(more…)Bad Breath? Is It Something Serious? – Part 2
January 2, 2018
Previously, we discussed bad breath, what some of the common causes are and why it is so important to floss. Continuing our discussion, we want to look at some of the serious health issues that may be causing this issue.
(more…)Oral Health | Strategies To Prevent Tooth Decay
October 9, 2017
Are cavities and tooth decay something that scares you? No one wants to hear they have cavities, but some people want to do more than just the normal dental hygiene routine of brushing, flossing, and seeing the dentist.
To help keep your teeth as healthy as possible, Dr. Faist has made some suggestions about the kinds of foods you should eat and some you should avoid.
(more…)Oral Health: Do Sports Drinks Cause Cavities?
September 13, 2017
Sports drinks are one of the worst things your child (or you) can consume for their oral health (or yours). Recently, it was found that just under 90% of pre-teens and young teens (12-14 years of age) consume sports drinks. Of this group, just under 70% of them admitted to drinking sports drinks anywhere from once per week to once per day. Unfortunately, the more of these drinks they consume, the greater risk their oral health is at.
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