Author Archives: Dr. Stender

The Mega Oral Benefits of Omega-3s

Researchers at Harvard have found that a certain form of omega-3 fatty acides called DHA can help protect people from gum disease. Continue reading

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Spare Your Teeth from Stress

A recent study published in the journal Head & Face Medicine, finds that tooth grinding is more common among people who have unhealthy stress-coping mechanisms. Continue reading

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Sweet vs. Sour: Which is Worse for Teeth?

If you have a sweet tooth, chances are you have a candy preference.

Do you reach for sweet candy?

Or, do you like the sour stuff? Continue reading

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What Your Saliva Says about You

Saliva is mostly water, but it also contains electrolytes, bacteria, viruses, fungi, secretions from your nose and lungs, cells from the lining of your mouth and about 500 proteins! Continue reading

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Hidden Oral Dangers of Sports and Energy Drinks

The scientists say that acid levels in sports and energy drinks can erode tooth enamel, causing irreversible damage. Continue reading

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The Dangerous Toxin Lurking in Your Hygiene Products

There is some serious news about a dangerous toxin that could be lurking in toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, body wash and other basic hygiene products. Continue reading

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Startling Statistics about Cavities in Children

While the severity of cavity cases has increased over the years, the prevalence of tooth decay among young people is nothing new. It’s been a problem in this country for decades decades. Continue reading

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Would You Know if You Had a Tooth Abscess?

If you have a toothache that reaches a level of severe, throbbing pain, it could be a sign of a tooth abscess. The first sign is a throbbing toothache that won’t go away.
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The Truth about Whitening Mouthwash

You’ve probably seen the commercials for them, and have seen them line store shelves – but do whitening mouthwashes really brighten your teeth? Continue reading

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Identifying a Toothpaste Allergy

As with any product on the market today, toothpaste does have the potential to cause an allergic reaction, albeit rarely. Continue reading

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