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Dental Myths, Facts and Oddities – 6 Quick Tips

Dental Myths, Facts and Oddities – 6 Quick Tips Soft Bristled Tooth Brushes are best for brushing because they do not cause gingival recession Ignore Handle Shapes – the neck of the brush has little effect on overall results.  Time and technique are what matter most. Electric is not necessarily better.  They are potentially easier to […]

It’s National Ice Cream Day, Fight Cavities With Ice Cream?

Probiotic ice cream may boost oral health for kids!  Consuming a functional ice cream formulated with Bifidobacterium lactis Bb-12 and Lactobacillus acidophilus La-5 may cut levels of caries-causing bacteria in the mouth, says a new study from India. Data from a double-blind, placebo controlled trial indicated that the probiotic ice cream was associated with significant […]

Soft drinks and Fruit erode teeth

Soft drinks are the most significant factor in severity of dental erosion, according to a new study published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Dental erosion is when enamel – the hard, protective coating of the tooth – is worn away by exposure to acid. The erosion of the enamel can result in pain […]