Author: Ida Gorshteyn, (https://www.mouthhealthy.org/nutrition/sugary-drinks) Sweetened beverages have become a treat that many Americans have every day. The truth is that these drinks are not healthy, especially for our dental health and smiles. Everyone has harmful bacteria in their mouths that eat the sugars we consume. The bacteria get energy from the sugar, but in the…
Author: Carmen Ramos (westenddental.com/blog) Taking care of one’s teeth is important. In addition to the social and psychological benefits of maintaining a good smile, adequate oral health also impacts your ongoing physical health. Halitosis. Infection. Heart attack. Stroke. Dementia. None of these conditions are anything that people want — so why don’t more individuals floss? According…
When it comes to your child’s dental health, drilling and filling cavities is a process most parents and kids want to avoid. Now there is an alternative that many parents and dentists are opting for to treat tooth decay in kids – silver diamine fluoride. As with any emerging type of treatment, there are questions…