by Pride Dental | Mar 27, 2023 | Diet & Nutrition, Oral Health
We’ve blogged before about erythritol, a sugar alcohol that’s become increasingly popular and, like xylitol, may offer some protection against tooth decay and gum disease by controlling harmful bacteria. Because it’s a zero-calorie sweetener that doesn’t seem... 
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 6, 2019 | Periodontal health
Earlier this week, a new study dropped, highlighting the link between lack of sleep and high blood pressure – a link that may help explain why sleep problems seem to raise the risk of heart attack, stroke, and even early death. “Blood pressure is one of the best... 
by Pride Dental | Nov 29, 2018 | General Health
Imagine waking up dozens or even hundreds of times each night. Doesn’t sound very restful, does it? Yet that’s the reality for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) – about 25 million Americans at last count, if not more. And it’s a reality that puts them at risk... 
by Pride Dental | Jun 2, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
If you’re a parent, you know how positive reinforcement works. You praise your kid’s successes and really don’t dwell on the failures. Make this your parenting style, and you can pretty much guarantee your child will have more successes than failures. Turns out, when...