Diamonds Just May a Tooth’s Best Friend
Diamonds may shine bright and sparkle, but have you considered putting that bling in your mouth? UCLA scientists have — and they’ve come up with something truly fascinating. Safer and Stronger A report from the American Chemistry Social journal Nano shows that...
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How to Tell If Someone is Lying: Just Look at Their Smile
It's an age old question people for years have been trying to answer: How can you spot a liar? New research may have found the secret: It's in their smile. Expression Analyzation Researchers came to this conclusion, following a volunteer study via Amazon Mechanical...
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Drinking Alcohol Linked to High Risk of Gum Disease
Drinking more than the recommended daily limit of alcohol may put you at risk for periodontal disease, or gum disease. Researchers have found that people who drink alcohol heavily have fewer "good" bacteria in their mouths, and more "bad" bacteria which is linked to...
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Boil, Soak, or Toss It? Important Tips For a Clean Toothbrush
People swear by all sorts of folk wisdom with regard to maintaining a clean toothbrush. Some people run it through the dishwasher. Other people soak the head in mouthwash or effervescent denture cleaner. Still others freeze it, boil it or invest in a pricey...
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What Happens to Teeth When You Have Acid Reflux?
A couple of hours after devouring a Double-Double in In-and-Out Burgers, you're lying in bed with that burning pain in your chest. Heartburn strikes! About 60 million Americans suffer from acid reflux at least once a month. It occurs when the acid in your stomach...
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Bacteria Linked to Gum Disease and Cancer
Getting your bi-annual teeth cleanings and dental checkups may prove to be monumentally important in cutting your risk for cancer. Scientists have found that the same bacteria that causes gum disease may also fuel the growth of cancer cells. Published in the journal...
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Vitamins Your Mouth and Teeth Crave
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but getting a daily dose of certain vitamins and minerals may keep the dentist away as well. Your everyday vitamins (yes, we're even talking about your gummy vitamins) has benefits beyond your body -- your smile needs vitamins...
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Are Implants Superior to Natural Teeth?
Is it possible that dental implants are actually better than our natural teeth? Though surprising, in many ways the answer is yes. Generally speaking, we always need to save natural teeth that have become damaged. There are circumstances, however, when eliminating the...
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Pumpkin Spice — Not So Nice For Teeth
It may still be warm here in Southern California, but autumn is right around the corner. And, if you're like everyone here in the office, you're probably waiting with bated breath for Starbucks to bring back Pumpkin Spice for Fall. This popular fall flavor has gained...
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Back to School: Time To Check Your Child’s Bedtime Oral Health Routine
Back to school is typically a time of year when parents re-assess their kids' habits. One of them should be kids' bedtime oral health patterns. Set Aside 10 Minutes Each Night Bear in mind, good habits that start at a young age carry into adulthood. Take ten minutes...
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