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Xylitol: Sweet for You and Your Teeth



Last time you were waiting in line to pay for your groceries, you may have noticed various chewing gum brands advertising the use of xylitol in their products. You may have been left wondering what xylitol is, and why it is featured on gum labels.

Your Teeth’s Top 5 Liquid Enemies, and How to Defeat Them



When it comes to your oral health, there are quite a few substances attempting to erode and stain your teeth. Why are we consuming these substances if they are deteriorating our teeth almost immediately? You may be surprised to learn that stains and cavities on your teeth are caused by some incredibly popular drinks that many of you cannot make it through your day without.

Teeth and Nutrition History of our Ancestors



Have you ever wondered what were our ancestors eating? Well, eating was quite a difficult task for our human ancestors at times. According to professor and chairman of anthropology Peter Ungar from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, our human ancestors did spend a much greater amount of time on eating, mainly because they had to deal with raw food which was of quite low quality, and very hard to chew on.

Avoiding Sugary Drinks Decreased Tooth Decay in the Youngest American Indians

A study conducted in four American Indian communities in the Pacific Northwest presents an effective strategy to convince mothers to switch young children from drinking sweetened soda to water and shows that eliminating these sugary drinks from the diets of the youngest members of the tribe significantly decreased tooth decay.

How to Prevent Holiday Treats from Damaging Braces and Teeth

One of the busiest times of the year for orthodontists is the week after Halloween. Emergency visits increase dramatically because teenagers, children, and even adults have damaged their metal braces or suffered a dental injury or due to eating treats such as candy. The fact is that many of the treats that we so richly enjoy during the holiday season may be harmful to our teeth.

Sugar Free Treats that are Acidic are Harmful to Children’s Dental Health

A group of consumer activists in Sydney Australia have warned that although the treats that are sugar free may appear to be healthy, they are acidic in nature which may cause severe damage to children’s teeth.

Fruit Juice May be Bad for Your Teeth as Soft Drink



Many people try to resist eating sugary treats and drinking soft drinks in an effort to reduce tooth decay. As such, many people often reach for a glass of juice as opposed to a soft drink. However, the question is: Is fruit juice really any better for your teeth than the sugary soda?

Wonderful Teeth Whitening With Strawberries

Some people are born with teeth that are more yellow than others. But often we can whiten teeth and our bright smile can change whole appearance. And not obligatory you need to go to the cosmetic dentist to do teeth whitening. If you have strawberries and baking powder you can start teeth bleaching right now.