Jul 15, 2015 | Nutrition and Oral Health, Oral Health Education
Many chewing gums, candies, and throat lozenges claim xylitol – a sugar-alternative sweetener – can fight cavities. Several studies, including a recent project out of the University of Manchester in the UK, question this claim. In this post, we’ll discuss the study...
Jun 25, 2015 | General Dentistry, Oral Health Education
There are lots of myths and rumors surrounding mouthwash. And if you listen to all of them, you’d never go near a bottle. The truth is simple: mouthwash is an important part of any daily oral care routine. In this article, we discuss the most important issues...
Jun 5, 2015 | Oral health Concerns, Oral Health Education
Many people hide eating disorders from family and friends. Many others don’t even realize they have a problem. One person who can find the truth quickly is the sufferer’s dentist. In this article, we explain this important link between eating disorders and oral...
May 7, 2015 | Oral Health Education
Recent articles have indicated that 10% of the U.S. population has a dental phobia so strong that it prevents them from making regular dental visits. If we apply the statistic to Jacksonville’s population, more than 84,000 people in our area have this condition. So in...
Apr 7, 2015 | Oral Health Education
Every April, the Oral Cancer Foundation launches a major awareness program to make sure as many people as possible are aware of the disease and what can be done to fight against it. In this article, we’ll help support this cause by providing some up-to-date facts and...
Mar 18, 2015 | Oral health Concerns, Oral Health Education
Medical research has shown a strong correlation between the presence of gum disease in a patient and a higher rate of stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, heart disease and numerous other health problems. Recently, more research is pointing to a connection between...
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