A Look Back at…Thumb Suckers, Nail Biters, & the Hygiene Hypothesis
Originally posted July 14, 2016; updated It’s hardly surprising that research has found that thumb suckers and nail biters are exposed to more germs. After all, parents have lectured kids about those germs for generations. What may surprise you is that the research...
Beyond Sugar: The Trouble with Starches
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 instance, or chips and other potato products....
Fluoridation Isn’t Prevention. What Does Work?
Recently, Oral Health America (OHA) released its State of Decay report, which examines the state of oral health among US seniors today. Let’s just say it doesn’t deliver much good news for Texas. Our state currently ranks 46th in seniors’ oral health – a drop of three...
Take Good Care of Your Tooth Enamel – It’s the Only Enamel You’ll Ever Have
Many a toothpaste ad these days tells you about the need to keep your tooth enamel strong, but how many of us know what all weakens it in the first place? Not many, according to survey results recently published in the BDJ. Participants were given a list of “lifestyle...
How Tea May Help Your Mouth Stay Healthy
Sure, tea is tasty, and as we noted before, at least some teas – green, in particular – may help support healthy gums. Now, new research suggests that tea may also help boost microbial diversity in the mouth. Your mouth is loaded with billions of microbes from...
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