Are Toothbrush Sanitizers Effective?
When I was a kid, one of my teachers once told our class that bacteria from human waste in the bathroom could find its way on to our toothbrush. Later that day, I went home and moved my toothbrush as...
View ArticleWhat Fermentable Carbohydrates Are & How They Hurt Your Teeth
Fermentable carbohydrates. You may have heard that phrase before and wondered what it means. In this article, I'll let you know what fermentable carbohydrates are and how they can hurt your teeth....
View ArticleAre You Causing the Cavities On Your Toddler’s Teeth?
It's sad to see a two year old child with horrible teeth. At such a young age, children don't really understand oral hygiene. Many times, poor oral hygiene in a toddler is the result of parents who...
View ArticleDo You Brush All Sides of Your Teeth?
Not long ago, I did a cleaning on one of my patients and found something very similar to what I find in most of my patients — that this particular patient takes a lot better care of the side of the...
View ArticleHow to Get Better Teeth: Five Things You Can Do Today
Many people think they're taking great care of their teeth. They brush and floss, but they still end up having problems. I wrote this post with those people in mind: the ones that want to have better,...
View ArticleWhat Causes Cavities?
If you're like most people, you may believe that sugar causes cavities. After all, candy is bad for our teeth, right? Sugar doesn't cause cavities. In fact, this has been known for over 50 years! In...
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