Saliva contains calcium and phosphates which coat your teeth to form a protective barrier. When we eat foods like bread, crackers and sugary treats, oral bacteria feasts on the carbohydrates and produces acid that removes the calcium and
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Read more >>The tooth fairy might be on to something. Rather than discarding baby teeth, wisdom teeth or teeth that have been extracted by a
Read more >>A white, bright smile looks great on everyone. In the pursuit of pearly whites, folks are willing to try a number of methods claiming to be the
Read more >>The technical term for nail biting is onychophagia, but when it comes to the impact of the habit on your teeth, the
Read more >>In an earlier post, we talked about the differences between permanent vs removable dental implants (also called snap-in overdentures). Both
Read more >>The official first day of summer is Friday, June 21. In an effort to get our bodies “summer ready” for trips to the beach, it’s a good
Read more >>The inside of your mouth is a pretty amazing food devouring machine. Humans have four different types of teeth, each with its own specific function. Incisors: cutting food into pieces.Canines: tearing food into bits.Premolars and
Read more >>Graduation season is upon us. Do you have a high school senior who is about to don a cap and gown? How is it possible that he or
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