by Pride Dental | Jun 3, 2021 | Oral Health
Another day, another study exploring whether sugar-free gum might actually protect against cavities. Regular readers of this blog may remember that earlier studies have suggested as much. The latest, recently published in BMC Oral Health, looked specifically at... 
by Pride Dental | Oct 15, 2015 | Oral Health
You hear a lot about xylitol and how it may help keep your teeth healthy, but lately, another sugar alcohol has been put forth as dentistry’s “new best friend”: erythritol. It has nearly zero calories (0.2 calories per gram); does not raise plasma glucose, or insulin... 
by Pride Dental | Apr 23, 2015 | Oral Health
Over the past few years, there’s been a lot of hype about xylitol – an artificial sweetener believed to prevent cavities. But as we’ve seen, research supporting that claim has been mixed at best. There’s seemed to be some benefit, but moderate and limited. Now a new... 
by Pride Dental | Sep 25, 2014 | Oral Health
Check out this list from an article on “6 Fortifying Foods to Boost Oral Health”: Cheese Black coffee Gummy bears Red wine Steak Green and/or black tea How could gummy bears possibly make this list? Well, the study cited in support of this food is legit.... 
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...