The Truth About Multivitamins
Millions of Americans take a daily multivitamin, but why? Most Americans pop the pill because they believe that it has an array of health benefits attached to it, but studies show that it may not be true. Whether you are trying to up your daily intake of calcium and Vitamin D for healthy teeth and […]
Diet Soda = Dental Damage!
Between the crack of the bottle cap, the bubbly fizz, the first refreshing sip, and zero calories to boot, diet soda can be totally addicting. But is it possible to enjoy this treat without any side effects? A new study states that diet soda could indeed be as “damaging to teeth as methamphetamine, or cocaine.” […]
4 Reasons Your Gums May Be Itching
Itchy gums may sound like a strange symptom to have, but if you’ve ever experienced them, you know how annoying and uncomfortable they can be. What causes gums to itch, however, is a little less clear. We’ve rounded up the top 4 reasons you may be feeling that tingle near your teeth, and some actions […]
Veganism and Oral Health
Going vegan has become an increasingly popular lifestyle choice in the past decade. While people have a variety of different reasons for choosing a plant-based diet, many vegans tend to have one thing in common: weaker teeth than carnivores. Whether you’re a lifelong vegan or newly considering making the switch, read on to learn what […]
3 Budget Friendly Options for Treating Sensitive Teeth
Having sensitive teeth can be a real bummer. It can prevent you from eating the foods you love and cause you pain. While it may sound pricey to treat sensitive teeth, there are a few simple things you can do to help relieve any pain and discomfort you may be having. 1. Change Your Toothpaste […]
Oral Health: Carbohydrates & Cavities
Carbs & Oral Health Carbohydrates are an important part of a balanced, healthy, diet, but they are also one of the main culprits in tooth erosion and decay. Since we can’t completely cut carbs out of our diets, we here at Flawless Dental believe it’s important to understand how carbs impact our oral health so […]
Don’t Chew on This: The Clear Hazards of Ice
Ever have a bad habit that you just can’t break? Chewing on ice may be a habit that can break your teeth. Before you start crunching on the last bits of cubes left in your glass, or reaching for ice chips to busy your mouth, there are a few things you should know: 1. Teeth […]
Your Brain on Candy
While candy is a well-known culprit when it comes to tooth decay and cavities, it is also known as the downfall of many weight loss plans. When times get tough, we seem to always reach for the unhealthy treats, and it turns out that there is a scientific reason for us. A study done by […]
What Sugar Substitutes Mean For Your Teeth
While you may have switched to a sugar substitute to save your waistline, it is possible that it could be saving your enamel as well. Sugar substitutes do not have the same effect on teeth as sugar does. While sugar fuels the bacteria in plaque, creating acids that wear away at teeth, sugar substitutes lack […]
Why Do Some Healthy Foods Cause Tooth Decay?
One British mother was very unhappy when her five-year-old son needed a tooth pulled. Like many parents, she didn’t give her son soda or fruit juice often and couldn’t understand how his teeth had gotten so bad. After asking her dentist, it turned out that the culprit was a healthy food. It was dried fruit […]