Soda - A Tooth's Worst Enemy.
Did you know that soda is a smile's worst enemy? Plaque bacteria within our mouths digest the sugar in soda to produce a dilute acid. It is this acid which eats into tooth enamel to create cavities.
Your Toothpaste Could Cause Mouth Ulcers (Canker Sores)
Nearly twenty percent of the population experiences small painful oral ulcers commonly referred to as canker sores.

Be Careful of
Over-The-Counter Bleaching Kits.
Many bleaching kits that you find in the store (over-the counter kits) promise a brilliant white smile in the convenience of your home. Be careful, these kits may cause more trouble than they are worth.

Dieting May Cause
Bad Breath
Food stimulates our body to produce saliva. Saliva not only helps digest food but acts as "natures's mouthwash" by keeping the mouth moist, washing away the plaque bacteria that produce foul smelling volatile sulfur compounds, and by dissolving the foul smelling volatile sulfur compounds themselves.

A Bedtime Bottle Could Devastate Your Baby's Smile
Every year thousands of infants and young children suffer extensive tooth decay. Suprisingly, the culprit is the bedtime bottle.

Brushing Your Dogs or Cats Teeth May Add Years to Their Lives
Amazingly, performing routine dental care could add 2-3 years to your dog or cats life.

Why Toothpaste Comes In A Tube
Learn why toothpaste comes in a tube.

Sugarless Chewing Gum Can Help Your Smile
Don't have time to brush. Try a stick of sugarless gum.

What Parents Should Know About Pacifiers
Pacifiers are a child's best friend comforting your child and providing him or her with a sense of security. There are, however, some things parents should know about pacifiers.

An End to the Dental Drill ?
Perhaps one of the most dreaded instruments of all time is the dental drill. Now a new technology called air abrasion may one day eliminated drills forever.

Saving A Knock-Out Tooth ?
One of the most common dental emergencies is the loss of teeth due to trauma. When a tooth is knocked out, time is the enemy. If a dentist is seen within one hour after an accident, chances are good that the tooth can be re-implanted and saved.

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