by Pride Dental | Sep 22, 2022 | Oral Hygiene
“I’m allergic to dental floss,” sounds like a joke or maybe a weak excuse to your hygienist about why you haven’t followed their home care advice. But some people actually may be, according to a recent paper in the Journal of the American Dental Association.... 
by Pride Dental | Aug 24, 2022 | Fluoride
Tea is delicious and often comforting. Some types – green tea, for instance – can even be a boon to your oral health. Of course, it can also be an invisible source of fluoride (both from the tea leaves and the water used to brew it). While... 
by Pride Dental | Jul 27, 2022 | Periodontal health
There are all kinds of ways in which conditions in your mouth can affect other parts of your body. Mercury released from “silver” amalgam fillings can contribute to neurological, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and other problems. Pathogens – and their... 
by Pride Dental | Jun 27, 2022 | Snoring / Sleep Apnea
Originally posted August 19, 2021 Sleep apnea isn’t pretty. Here’s what it sounds like: And here’s what that struggle to breathe can look like. (The video owner has disallowed embedding, so you’ll have to check it out directly on YouTube.... by Pride Dental | May 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Earlier this year, a study was published in the Journal of Nutrition that, at first glance, seems to deliver good news: Kids are consuming less sugar, mainly because they’re drinking fewer sugary soft drinks (even as such drinks remain their number one source...