3 Drinks That Have Way More Sugar Than You Think
3 Drinks That Have Way More Sugar Than You ThinkThe message that soda is bad for your teeth and your overall health is hard to avoid these days. Most of us already know that sugary soda pop should be treated as a special treat, not an everyday beverage for quenching your thirst. What may surprise you is how many supposedly healthy drinks have a lot of sugar in them. First, a reminder why sugar is bad for your teeth in the first place. Sugar causes tooth decay because bacteria (many of which...
Assessing the Risk of Tooth Decay with Damon R. Johnson, DDS
Tooth decay, says Damon R. Johnson, DDS is caused by bacteria from the food we eat. These bacteria form colonies called plaque, which is the sticky, colorless film that develops on teeth. Bacteria from candy and other sweets, high carbohydrate foods like pasta and bread, dried fruit and sugary drinks are the main cause of tooth decay. Bacteria produces acid, says Damon R. Johnson, DDS, which slowly dissolves mineral in the tooth enamel, forming a white or brown spot. Eventually, the acids create...
Keeping Up With Dental Health in the Summer
Summertime is a great time. The days are longer, we spend more time outside, the kids are out of school, & many of us take trips with family & friends. Read more
Is Tooth Polishing Necessary?
We know that for most of our patients, their favorite part of a dental cleaning is how smooth and clean their teeth feel afterward, not to mention how shiny they are. Tooth polishing has long been part of the dental checkup routineever since the 1700s when Pierre Fauchard, the father of modern dentistry, recommended it. Read more
Great Reasons to Get Braces
Many people think of braces as a right of passage that we subject pre-teens & teens to in the midst of their most awkward years just to ensure they have a nice straight smile by the time they reach adulthood. Read more
Emergency Dental Care
Even if you take excellent care of your teeth & mouth, sometimes an unforeseen incident could put you in need of emergency dental care. Whether the culprit for your emergency is an injury, a rogue popcorn kernel, or just a mystery toothache, our dental clinic is here for you in an emergency.Read more
What Is Toothpaste Made Of?
These days people are being more and more conscious of what’s in the food they eat and the products they buy. But do you know what your toothpaste is made of? The answer is there are many different compounds that make up toothpaste. Read more