by Pride Dental | Apr 18, 2019 | Oral Health
A lot of people think that there’s no point in taking their child to the dentist before the child’s teeth have erupted. In reality, that can sometimes be too late, as a new study in JAMA Network Open reminds. Nearly 500 mothers took part. One group received dental...
by Pride Dental | Mar 28, 2019 | Oral Health, Periodontal health
A lot of people think that dental visits are something to avoid during pregnancy, but the opposite is actually the case – and we’re not just saying that because we work in a dental office. In fact, pregnant women are at a greater risk of periodontal disease...
by Pride Dental | Mar 21, 2019 | Oral Health, Periodontal health
No, not into your mouth, but on your skin – so it can make enough vitamin D to support good health. Sadly, many of us don’t get enough – about 40% of us, according to a recent article by Dr. Mercola. The lack of this important nutrient can mean getting sick more...
by Pride Dental | Mar 14, 2019 | Diet & Nutrition, General Health, Oral Health
Natural sugars eaten in whole foods are one thing; added sugars are quite another. Among other things, too much sugar fuels chronic inflammation that can drag down oral and systemic health alike. And that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. As Robert...
by Pride Dental | Feb 21, 2019 | Diet & Nutrition, Oral Health
Originally posted September 13, 2018; updated You already know that sugars are bad for your teeth, but it’s not just about soda, candy, and other sweet treats. Starchy carbs are a problem, as well – bread, pasta, crackers, and other foods made with refined grains, for...
by Pride Dental | Feb 7, 2019 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene
There’s another reason ozone is such an important tool in our holistic dental practice: its versatility. It can be used as a gas, as we looked at last week, or in water or oil, allowing it to be used in a wide variety of dental applications. Ozonated oils are...
