Great news for oenophiles! Earlier this year, the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry published a study suggesting that red wine may help prevent cavities and gum disease. This study out of Spain indicate that some compounds in red wine not only help prevent tooth demineralization, one of the first steps in getting a cavity, but also prevent bacteria associated with …
Time is Running Out!
Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and the holidays and New Year are just around the corner. Our one year anniversary is also coming up, and in the spirit of giving, we would like our patients to suggest a charity close to their hearts! On December 15th, the winning charity/patient will be drawn, and we will make a donation …
Floss like a Boss
I know that I’ve written about this before, but flossing is incredibly important! A recent GQ article interviews a dentist who has great advice and information about caring for your teeth; you can read it here. If you don’t floss your teeth, you aren’t cleaning between the teeth (almost 40% of your tooth surface) which your toothbrush can’t reach. Flossing …
Which Toothpaste is Best for Me?
One question I am asked a lot is which toothpaste to use. The short answer is, whichever one has fluoride and tastes good to you. Or the brand that is on sale. As with many things, there are an amazing amount of toothpastes to choose from. Some claim to make your teeth white, some claim to be all natural, some …
The Tooth Fairy
The tooth fairy is paying an all-time high for your kids’ chompers. According to a survey by Delta Dental, the tooth fairy is paying an average of $4.66 per tooth; that’s up almost 75% from 2015! In some houses, though, the fairy leaves toothpaste and toothbrushes under the pillow because adult teeth are for keeps, after all, and are priceless!