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Healthy Eating for Healthy Smiles
So you’ve brushed and flossed today, but have you eaten your salmon? Researchers at Harvard & Boston Universities followed nearly 9,200 adults for 5 years and learned that those who consumed two weekly servings of fish were nearly 30% less likely to have periodontitis than those who ate less omega-3 fatty acids. You might want […]
Strengthen your smile
The May 2011 issue of Martha Stewart lists “10 Feel-Good Things to do This May” and item #8 is to Strengthen Your Smile. “Keep your teeth in top shape: Limit your intake of acidic drinks, such as orange juice, soda, and bottled iced tea, which can ‘attack enamel, softening it and making it more open […]
Chewing gum for energy
The next time your energy wains, probably at about 3:00 in the afternoon while at work, skip the caffeine and instead pop a piece of gum instead. People are more alert, focused, and even cheerful after chewing gum, according to a study by Cardiff University in Wales. “Chewing stimulates your sensory nerves, increases muscle tension, […]
Alcohol in Mouthwash
Alcohol is an ingredient in some commercial mouth rinses. It is included as a solvent for inactive ingredients. Typically only 10% to 30% are used in mouth rinses and this amount does not provide the antibacterial benefits that full-strength alcohol can provide. Studies have shown that use of alcohol-containing mouthwash may cause color and hardness […]
Gingivitis and Periodontitis
Gingivitis is the presence of gingival inflammation without the loss of connective tissue attachment. If you experience redness, swelling and bleeding gums, these are signs of gingivitis. If dental plaque is left undisturbed on teeth, meaning, a professional dental hygienist does not clean your teeth regularly, it causes a response by the body’s immune system. The […]
