Xylitol Reduces Risk of Tooth Decay
What is Xylitol?
Xylitol is a natural sugar substitute found in the fibrous parts of xylitol plants. It is a white crystalline material that looks and tastes like table sugar. It’s been suggested that chewing gum containing xylitol can help to reduce the chance of tooth decay.
The...
Can You Brush Your Teeth Too Hard?
Signs You're Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard
You’ve noticed your gums are receding. It’s possible that you may have even noticed a change in your gum line. Receding gums is a telltale sign that you’re brushing your teeth too hard.
Your teeth feel more sensitive. You may notice...
Is Fluoride Bad for You?
For years, there’s been an ongoing debate on whether or not fluoride is safe and beneficial for humans, especially children. In reality, fluoride is an inexpensive way to reduce cavities and tooth decay (“dental caries”), a disease that affects people of all ages.
Everyone is susceptible to...
What Type of Floss Should You Use?
You don’t need anyone to tell you again: you know that brushing your teeth twice per day helps keep your mouth healthy and cavity-free!
But when you’re just brushing and not flossing, you’re only cleaning 60% of your teeth’s surfaces. Flossing reaches where the toothbrush can’t and...
