Posts Tagged ‘enamel’
Can Xylitol Help Your Oral Health?
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol sweetener used as a sugar substitute in foods. Unlike other sweeteners on the market, xylitol has been shown to be actively beneficial for dental health. It has been shown to reduce tooth decay by about a third in regular use. Can Xylitol Work To Improve Dental Hygiene? There have been a number of scientific research studies that…
Read MoreSigns of A Dead (Non Vital) Tooth
What many people don’t realize, is that a tooth has nerves and blood vessels just like the rest of our body. A tooth is “vital” or alive. There are reasons why a tooth can become non vital, or dead. It is not always easy to tell, and sometimes can be quite painful. A dead tooth…
Read MorePorcelain Veneers Vs. Composite Veneers
Cosmetic dentistry includes a number of dental procedures aimed at improving the appearance of the teeth and smile. A very common cosmetic procedure is the dental veneer. Dental veneers are wafer thin, custom fabricated shells of tooth colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your overall smile and appearance. These custom…
Read MoreRethink Your Drink for Better Dental Health
We all have heard the old saying, “We are what we eat”, but did you know it is just as important for your teeth as it is your body? Your choice of drink has a big impact on your waistline as well as your dental health. Most of the focus regarding the consumption of sugary soft…
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