Is Juicing Bad for Your Teeth?

Juicing and Your Teeth: Health Benefit or Oral Hazard? While practically everyone knows that unhealthy sugary, acidic drinks like soda pop are a leading source of tooth decay, much less attention has been paid to the effect of natural fruit and vegetable juices, despite the fact that “juicing” has become a major trend. This, according to many dentists, is a glaring oversight; some fruit and vegetable-based drinks can be nearly as high in sugar and acid as soda pop, making the “Sip all day, get decay” rule as relevant to them as it is to any other sweet, tart beverage. […]

How to Be Prepared for a Dental Emergency

Few things in life are as stressful as a dental emergency: The pain, the unexpected expense, and the threat of infection or tooth loss should one delay treatment all loom large, leading many people to descend into panic. Fortunately, while there’s no way to ensure you will never be faced with a dental emergency, there are a number of things you can do to prepare for one ahead of time—thereby minimising some of the associated fears and risks. To prepare for a dental emergency, you should: Know how to care for a knocked-out tooth A knocked-out tooth isn’t necessarily a […]

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