by Pride Dental | Jun 6, 2013 | Fluoride, Oral Hygiene
There are those who insist that fluoride is the safest and best way to protect our teeth. We’re not the only ones who beg to differ. In the words of one study published late last year in Environmental Health Perspectives, [our] results support the possibility of an... 
by Pride Dental | May 30, 2013 | Oral Hygiene, Teeth
Xylitol – a sugar alcohol that may actually help fight tooth decay – isn’t quite the silver bullet some have touted it to be. Though a recent study found some positive results in using xylitol lozenges, there’s not too much to write home about. Following up on earlier... 
by Pride Dental | May 23, 2013 | Teeth
When you’ve got a toothache, two thoughts crowd out most all others: how much it hurts and how much you want it to stop hurting. Many reach for something like Orajel or Anbesol to get them through until they can get to their dentist for real help. The active... 
by Pride Dental | May 16, 2013 | Diet & Nutrition, Oral Health
Last week, we mentioned the connection between gum disease and overall health. Once you recognize the mouth/body connection, it’s easy to see how all the things you do for your general health – eating right, exercising and the like – support healthy... 
by Pride Dental | May 9, 2013 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene
The statistics are all over the map, but one thing is clear: for most Americans, flossing isn’t a high priority. Most brush their teeth – if not as often or as well as they should – but less than half floss regularly. Some “forget.” Some...