A few Good Habits

Eat crunchy food like carrots, celery and apples. These help clean teeth, without the taste of toothpaste. Swiss and cheddar cheese contains some compounds that prevent decay, apparently by reducing the acidity of the saliva. If you must drink sugary liquids, use a straw. And rinse afterward. Bad breath can be an indication of a […]

TOOTH TRIVIA

Tooth enamel, the surface of the tooth, is the hardest part of your body. Though teeth don’t emerge till a child approaches its 1st birthday they start forming before the child is born. Adult teeth start to form in the jawbones many years before they emerge. Permanent teeth need to last a lifetime. A few […]

BAD HABITS FOR TEETH

Most health trends come and go. A few stay because they are valid. Others turn out to be ineffective or even counterproductive. More often the perceived health benefit comes at the cost of a greater side-effect. Teeth can be compromised by something that was thought to be better for our health. Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar: […]