The bubbly sweetness of a cold soda pop is hard to resist, especially with a burger or a slice of pizza. But on the health-and-nutrition scoreboard, soda has so many strikes against it that it’s hard to justify more than the occasional splurge.
The bubbly sweetness of a cold soda pop is hard to resist, especially with a burger or a slice of pizza. But on the health-and-nutrition scoreboard, soda has so many strikes against it that it’s hard to justify more than the occasional splurge.
Understanding how a cavity progresses can assist you in preventing each successive stage from occurring in your children
While the current percentage of Americans who smoke cigarettes is the lowest it’s been in decades, those who continue the habit remain at risk for heart and lung disease. While we know smoking is also bad for our oral health, most don’t under how bad it is
When you have a cracked tooth, it is best to get immediate dental care. Get it checked out soon to lessen the damage.
What is a plaque? Plaque is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that live on the surface of your teeth. Without proper treatment, you run the risk of tooth decay which would lead to more problems in the future.
Find out the effects of sugar, acid, and coloring in a soda on your teeth
Apples are really good for your teeth. You still need to make sure you brush and floss after eating an apple since apples are acidic and also contain sugar.
Which is better? Electric vs Manual Toothbrushes. The short answer is that it depends!
According to the National Institutes of Health, the most prevalent health condition after the common cold is tooth decay. It’s more than likely that if you haven’t already had a cavity, you will develop at least one in your lifetime.
Tongue scrapers are relatively inexpensive and can really improve your oral health. It doesn’t matter the material, color, or brand – just find the one you like and get scraping!
A talk about braces, sagittal expanders, and retainers can indeed be front and center when a child is diagnosed with a crossbite. The question then is what to do about it. Let's get some answers.
Oral cancer is serious business. Yet, it can be managed when caught early. So, do the right thing and visit your dentist regularly, and get that screening.
We brush our teeth every day (hopefully!), but who knew it was this complicated. Just grab a brush a get to work, right? Not so fast, my friend! There are actually some best practices to be mindful of when brushing those pearly whites.
Keeping people at arm’s length — just in case you have bad breath — is no way to have a social life.
You brush and floss each morning and night, and even keep little plastic flossers in your desk drawer to use at work. But will flossing faithfully really keep a heart attack away?
From throbbing toothaches to knocked out teeth, I treat just about every type of dental emergency here at ProDent Care in Glendale, California. Knowing what to do before you get to our office can make a big difference in the outcome.
Here at ProDent Care in Glendale, California, I’ve helped many patients overcome their fear of the dental chair with the following list of tips. I’m confident they can work for you too.
The plastic pumpkin of Halloween loot sits on the counter, its gap-toothed grin tempting you to grab a piece -- every time you walk by. But beware of dipping into your candy stash too often.
If you need a root canal, you’re not alone. More than 15 million root canals are performed annually.
Here are 5 great reasons to consider having your teeth whitened.
We all know that candy and sugary snacks are bad for your teeth, but what foods are good for your pearly whites?
If you often grind or clench your teeth, you may be a bruxer.
Learn more about the mental and physical health benefits of cosmetic dentistry!