You may be wondering what in the world the connection between diabetes and oral health might be. Diabetes deals with glucose levels and diet, right? In fact, people living with diabetes are at a higher risk for periodontal disease and developing dental cavities. How does diabetes affect your mouth? Diabetes itself puts people at higher…
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Fluoride is commonly used in standard toothpastes. It’s a great substance to clean and polish teeth, and fight against cavities. Topical application of fluoride is typically what is recommended for children. There are several different ways you can apply fluoride topically. Toothpaste As we mentioned earlier, fluoride is used in most toothpastes, and this type…
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We know fruit juice can be a delicious and convenient addition to your child’s snack. Unfortunately, drinking fruit juice is not as nutritious as eating fruit. When in doubt, it’s important to provide your child with cut up fruit. What’s so bad about fruit juice? We often think that since fruit juice has the name…
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Though we frequently use a standard fluoride toothpaste to cleanse our teeth daily, there are alternative substances that are helpful and beneficial for our dental care. One of these substances is called hydroxyapatite, a mineral that both strengthens and whitens teeth. So, what is this mineral exactly? Hydroxyapatite is a calcium phosphate that actually is…
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