Ever seen those videos where someone puts a baby tooth in a glass of soda and watches it decay? Well, the effect of soda in an actual mouth is a bit different. You have your saliva to help wash away the sugar, you eat other things throughout the day, and brush at least twice a day to remove debris or plaque. Nevertheless, soda is not something we recommend you consume more often than a once-in-awhile treat. Here’s why:  Sugar  Soda has an extremely high sugar [...]

September is World Alzheimer’s Month & October is Dental Hygiene Month! The health of your mouth is important at every stage of your life.  You and your oral health care team should be focused on a plan that is customized to you, taking into consideration your age, general health conditions and oral conditions. How well you perform your dental hygiene has a direct effect on the outcome of your oral health, how long you retain our teeth and how much you spend in both time [...]

You think Halloween is scary? Do the sugar math and weigh the health risks associated with the holiday Halloween is a popular October tradition for trick-or-treaters. What’s even more terrifying than the creepy costumes and decorations is the sugar content in these candies the children are bringing home. Did you know Americans consume far more added sugars than recommended? On average an adult consumes 22 teaspoons of added sugars daily (equaling 355 calories) when the American Heart Association recommends no more than 9 teaspoons. Kids [...]