How to Heal Cavities Naturally: Treatments and Home Remedies
Cavities aren’t just annoying and painful. They’re also potentially dangerous. Sadly, there aren’t a lot of options to heal cavities naturally once you have them. However, you can definitely prevent cavities with healthy choices and natural remedies.
Coffee and Teeth: Is Coffee Bad For Your Teeth?
Are you one of the many Americans who need a cup of coffee to start the day? Coffee seems to be an absolute need for some of us to actually wake up. But, is coffee bad for your teeth and gums? Or, is this delicious morning boost doing damage to your oral health?
What Do Artificial Sweeteners Do to Your Teeth?
Everybody knows that sugar is bad for your teeth. It’s the main culprit behind cavities. So, we use artificial sweeteners as a “healthy” alternative to sugar. But, you may be surprised to learn that they’re not as healthy as you think. Artificial sweeteners like sucralose are just as bad for your teeth as sugar.
If you have a sweet tooth, but you need to hold back on the sugar, artificial sweeteners sound like a great option. With diet sodas, sugar-free gum, and other artificially sweetened foods readily available, you’d think you’re doing your teeth a favor by opting for them over their sugar-filled counterparts.
10 Quick Ways Get Rid of Onion Breath
As healthy and as yummy as onions are, they certainly don’t smell good. And once you eat some onions, getting rid of the smell can be pretty difficult. Luckily, there are a couple of ways you can eat onions and still have a fresh breath. Here are 10 quick, natural, and effective ways to get rid of onion breath.
The Truth about Gummy Vitamins and Your Teeth
Updated August 19, 2016
Nowadays it is difficult to make sure your child is getting a healthy, nutritious meal. With parents so busy and kids in so many activities, sometimes it is hard to make a home cooked meal. When you are at home, you have to rely on boxed or prepackaged foods, which are not always a healthy option. When you are away from home, unfortunately, you have to have the kids eat fast food. Of course, they like this option, but you do not.
9 Superfoods That Are Great For Your Dental Health
Superfoods are great for general health as well as our dental health. Find out what superfoods will give you the nutrients you need for healthy teeth and gums.
The Importance of pH Balance in the Mouth
Did you know the pH level in your mouth can affect the health of your teeth and gums? It's true. A balanced pH protects dental health. Find out how this works.
4 Common Drinks That are Worse for Your Teeth Than Soda
Soda or fruit juice —which one is better for your teeth? If you think the answer is juice, you’ll have to think again. Here’s why:
Best and Worst Breakfasts for Your Teeth
Updated August 17, 2016
Barely awake, you drag yourself out of bed as the sound of the alarm pierces your head. It’s chaos in the house with the children trying to find clothes to wear and where they put their homework. It’s time to get everybody ready and out the door for school. But wait, they need to have breakfast.
Busy mornings sometimes lead to unhealthy breakfast choices. It's easier to pop a frozen waffle or breakfast pastry into the toaster than to prepare less-sugary fare. Besides, the kids won't throw a fit as long as their breakfast contains more sugar than any other ingredient, right? Sugary breakfast foods, however, can cause cavities, bad breath, and other nasty side effects. We’ve outlined some of the worst, and best, breakfast choices for your teeth.
The Negative Effects of Your Weight-Loss Diet
Updated August 19, 2016
Dieting is a resolution for the new year, or for one of your milestone birthdays, such as the twenty-fifth, thirtieth, fortieth, or fiftieth. We all want to look good and feel great, but it is hard to get those pounds off once they are packed on. With too much to do every day and too little time, exercising and dieting have gone to the wayside, and we need to get back to what is important, our health!
