Chewing gum. It’s outlawed in Singapore and Disneyland, but in America today, every adult chews an average of 300 pieces of gum a year. All that gum chewing can be beneficial, particularly after eating. Eating produces acids in your mouth. … Continue reading →

Angled heads, raised bristles, oscillating tufts and handles that change colors with use: you name it, toothbrushes come in all shapes, colors and sizes, promising to perform better than the rest. But no body of scientific evidence exists yet to … Continue reading →

Some people loop. Some people spool. Others simply refuse. The verdict is in: Flossing is one of the best things you can ever do to take care of your teeth. “Flossing every 24 hours to break up plaque is imperative … Continue reading →

Resin composites describes a variety of materials used as dental fillings. These fillings are a mixture of finely ground glass or quartz particles in a resin compound and used to fill cavities. They are often called composite fillings. “Resins have some … Continue reading →

Compromised teeth are teeth that are in danger—of decay, of misalignment, of damage so severe, they’ll need to be removed.  “There are a lot of reasons a tooth becomes compromised,” says Dr. Carol Ford in her Phoenix office. “Danger can … Continue reading →