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Dried Fruit are Worse for your Teeth Than Fresh Fruit
We’ve all been taught the importance of eating a balanced diet to promote great health, and fruits are always mentioned as one of the main food groups. While fruit is still very much a healthy alternative to candy, dried fruit has shown to have some adverse consequences to your oral … Read More
Posted in Children's Dentistry, DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Tips
Tagged cavities, dc dental, dried fruit, tooth decay
Is any ‘Fair Food’ Good (or even Fair!) for your Teeth
Fall is here (thank goodness!) and that means that it’s state fair season here in Arizona. That means daring carnival rides, great concerts at the coliseum and acres and acres of fair food. While indulging in the fair fare is part of the enjoyment of going, it’s important to keep … Read More
Posted in Arizona, DC Dental, Dental Tips, Fun stuff
Tagged arizona activities, arizona fair, dental tips, fair
How to Prevent your Teeth From Shifting
While it may not be talked about very often, the occurrence of shifting teeth in adults is fairly common. Teeth tend to shift over time, and the term for this phenomenon is mesial drift. There could be many possible reasons for this condition, including continually sleeping on one side, tooth … Read More
Posted in Children's Dentistry, DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Tips
Tagged dc dental, retainers, teeth shifting
What Hard Candy Does to your Teeth
While Lifesavers and Jolly Ranchers are wildly popular among kids (and perhaps adults, as well), they’re not so popular among parents and dentists. That’s because hard candy can cause some pretty serious damage to teeth. Here’s a deeper look at the dangers of this type of sweet treat. Cavities Because … Read More
Posted in Children's Dentistry, DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Tips
Tagged children, hard candy, oral health, pediatric dentistry
Did You Know: DC Dental has Insurance/Payment Options
Regular checkups are important, and while many people believe that the cost of visiting the dentist is too high, the preventative steps you can take, such as having regular oral hygiene habits and coming in for checkups at least twice a year can save you thousands of dollars in the … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Procedures, Dental Tips, Fun stuff, Insurance
Tagged dc dental, insurance, payment plans
Tongue Cleaning Tips and Benefits
While brushing and flossing is definitely emphasized every time you visit the dentist, there’s another important area that’s not touched upon as often. According to the ADA, about half of the adult population of the US have chronic halitosis, or chronic bad breath. Studies have shown that 80-90 percent of … Read More
Posted in Dental Health, Dental Procedures, Dental Tips
Tagged benefits, dental health, dental tips, tips, tongue cleaning
Foods to Avoid on your First Date (or any date!)
Obviously, you want to make a great impression on your first date, and the best case scenario is that the evening was exciting and romantic for both of you. How disheartening would it be, then, that the moment you go for the first kiss, your breath ruins everything? To make … Read More
Posted in Dental Tips, Featured, Fun stuff
Tagged bad breath, coffee, first date, garlic, onions
Is Eating Ice Bad for your Teeth?
Eating ice cubes seems harmless enough. Ice has zero calories and it can help us cool down after exercising or being out in the sun. Some people even claim to be addicted to eating ice and do it on a daily basis. While it may seem like a great way … Read More
Posted in Arizona, Dental Tips, Health
Tagged bad habits, dental tips, eating ice
Tips for Brushing Properly with Orthodontic Braces
Even though they’re often crucial to ensuring a bright and straight smile, braces can often be a hassle. Keeping your teeth and gums clean and healthy with the added brackets and wires in place is a more difficult task than it was before, but it’s no less important to maintain … Read More
Posted in Children's Dentistry, Dental Tips
Tagged braces, brushing tips, flossing tips
Opening Stuff with my Teeth: Yay or Nay?
It’s been a habit since we were kids. No scissors handy? Just rip the candy wrapper open with your teeth. As we get older, sometimes the habit sticks. No bottle opener? Just open your beer with your teeth. You’ll be considered the toughest guy in the bar.. And you’ll have … Read More
Posted in Dental Tips
Tagged bad habits, dental health
