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While many drinks, like sodas and coffee, can be damaging to your teeth, there are some beverages that can actually help you maintain a healthy smile. Here are 3 drinks that are good for your teeth and your overall oral health. Water Water not only keeps you hydrated, it is a great beverage to … Continued
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From Fiji to Dasani, the U.S. market is the largest bottled water consumer market. While water is crucial to our overall health, fluoride is crucial to our dental health. Here are 5 things you need to know about bottled water and your dental health. Fluoride is Important to Your Dental Health Fluoride is a … Continued
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When you get your teeth cleaned at the dentist, the hygienist applies a fluoride treatment to your teeth. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends toothpastes with fluoride. So what’s the big deal with fluoride? Here are 4 things you should know about fluoride and why it’s so important to your oral health. Fluoride … Continued
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Choosing mouthwash can be overwhelming when you see all of the different options available. There are two types of mouthwash: cosmetic and therapeutic. Cosmetic mouthwashes simply cover up bad breath, whiten your teeth, or provide you with a good flavor. Therapeutic mouthwash does much more, actually working to fight cavities and gingivitis. The best … Continued
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In 2015, the US Public Health Service recommended a new “optimal level” of fluoride in water in order to collectively benefit the oral health of Americans nation-wide. The new recommended level is 0.7 mg/L, compared to previous recommendations of a range from 0.7 mg/L to 1.2 mg/L depending on outdoor temperatures in geographic areas. The … Continued
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Since water supply fluoridation began in the 1950s, there has been a small but loud minority claiming that water fluoridation is harmful to human health. Currently the internet is inundated with anti-fluoridation websites claiming that fluoridation causes everything from kidney disease to emphysema. Do we have reason to be concerned? The short answer: no. Fluoridation … Continued