SUMMER MEANS LONGER days at the pool, lake, or beach, and for most families, that’s a welcome break from routine. But swimming can bring some surprising risks to your teeth and gums that are worth knowing about, especially if your kids spend hours in the water each week. Swimmer’s Calculus One …
WHEN SUGAR FIRST arrived in England, it was considered an exotic luxury. By the Elizabethan era in the late 1500s, the sugar trade was thriving, and the country’s wealthy elite had embraced this costly import as a symbol of status. Imported primarily from the colonies, sugar was rare, expensive, and often …
CAVITY PREVENTION IS IMPORTANT TO PARENTS. You want to do everything you can to help your child grow up healthy, and that includes taking care of their smile. Cavities are one of the most common childhood health problems, but the good news is that they are largely preventable. By developing …
AS ADULTS, TOOTHACHEScan quickly ruin an otherwise lovely day, but for a child, especially a young one who doesn’t understand what’s happening, the pain can feel even more overwhelming. A child in dental discomfort may cry, lose sleep, refuse to eat, or simply feel scared. While some toothaches resolve quickly, …
EVERY TUBE OF TOOTHPASTE with the ADA’s Seal of Acceptance has the same two things in common: it is sugar-free and it contains fluoride. Fluoride is a key building block in our tooth enamel. The sugary or acidic things we eat and drink pull minerals out of our enamel, and we …
