Do you love chocolate? It is commonly held that chocolate is bad for your teeth. Chocolate is full of processed sugar and when sugar remains in your mouth after eating it attracts pathogenic oral bacteria. These bacteria turn sugars into acids that eat away at your teeth causing cavities. But what if chocolate contained something […]
Category: Dental Health
The Anatomy Of A Tooth
You spend a lot of time and money taking good care of your family’s teeth. Do you know exactly what you are caring for? In other words, do you understand the anatomy of a tooth? Knowing tooth anatomy can be beneficial just as knowing the anatomy of your body comes in handy time and time […]
The Importance Of Dental X-Rays
Due to the fact that radiation exposure can cause cancer, x-rays are controversial. However, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seven out of 10 people receive medical or dental x-rays on an annual basis. The use of x-rays is regulated in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the production of […]
