Xylitol: Not Just Another X-word
Xylitol: Not Just Another X-word What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a naturally occurring, plant-based sugar-alcohol. It is used as a sugar substitute in prepared foods, baked good, and candies. Xylitol …
Xylitol: Not Just Another X-word What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a naturally occurring, plant-based sugar-alcohol. It is used as a sugar substitute in prepared foods, baked good, and candies. Xylitol …
Should One Get Sealants? Research shows that sealants are an effective way to reduce dental caries (cavities) on the chewing surfaces of baby and permanent molars in children and …
Baby Root Canals. Seriously? Yes, Seriously, It Just Might Save A Tooth and Prevent Future Dental Problems Wow… Root Canal… seems aggressive for baby teeth. Although it may sound like …
Back to School Fun – Don’t Forget School Dental Exams Backpack…check. Pencils…check. Crayons… check. School Dental exam… It’s that time of the year again. Labor day just passed, football is …
Prenatal Oral Health Care Directly Affects the Child’s Oral Health What’s the bottom line? Prenatal Oral Health Care, or taking good care of your teeth while pregnant, actually decreases the …
Fluoride: To Err is Human. To Fluoridate is Beautiful. Policy Statement Regarding Fluoride: Fluoride use can be a controversial topic about which we are asked routinely. Consistent with the AAPD, …
Poor Oral Health Linked to Poor Academic Performance What Does Oral Health Have to Do With Learning? A study in the June issue of The Journal of Pediatrics investigated whether …
Low Calorie Soda Changes the Shape of Baby Teeth Wait- I thought low calorie soda and teeth were okay together? A study in The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry sought …
What is a Dental Home? The Dental Home is a concept that comes from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ “medical home.” A “medical home” is a pediatrician’s practice where a …
What is Early Childhood Caries? Caries is the technical dental term for cavities. Cavities are literally holes in the mineral surface of the teeth from acid that is produced by …