Articles for Tag: "cavities"

This prevalent childhood disease is preventable  Featured
This prevalent childhood disease is preventable
Save your child pain and trauma by making these changes.
To floss or not to floss? 
To floss or not to floss?
The federal government dropped the recommendation in its latest guidelines, claiming the benefits of flossing have never been proven. Some experts insist that shouldn’t stop you.
Red wine preventing cavities? 
Red wine preventing cavities?
We’ve heard the advantages and disadvantages of drinking red wine, but now a new study shows a link to your teeth.
People with more cavities may be at lower risk for head, neck cancer 
People with more cavities may be at lower risk for head, neck cancer
Believe it or not, a new study finds that bacteria produced by cavities may actually protect you against cancers.
How safe are materials used to treat kids’ cavities?  Featured
How safe are materials used to treat kids’ cavities?
First, silver fillings potentially caused health problems. Now, white fillings may create behavioral issues. Should we be worried again?
Dairy products make good cavity-fighters for teens 
Dairy products make good cavity-fighters for teens
A new study shows that certain foods may help change the pH levels in the mouth, which can protect your child’s teeth from enamel erosion.