Women’s Dental Q and A

Dental health risks change depending on a person’s age and gender. In a previous post, we described some of the most important dental risks facing older adults in the U.S. This post lists answers to some of the most common questions we hear from women about oral...

Eat This Not That: Football Season Edition

America loves football. Florida is a football-crazed state, both in terms of players and fans. And Jacksonville? We might just be the craziest of the bunch. Now our office is as excited as anyone else for this upcoming season, but we also know that more football on TV...

Medication and Your Teeth

Your natural teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but many factors complicate the issue. And while sugary foods and beverages are the most common and talked-about reasons, your medication can also play a big role in determining how your teeth look and feel. In this...

“Natural” Cavity Fighters

Can certain foods help prevent cavities? It’s a question debated throughout scientific and dental communities. In the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers published findings of a recent study that indicate antimicrobial agents in some foods inhibit...

The Ancient (and Helpful!) Art of Tongue Scraping

It’s easy to get caught thinking about only the teeth and gums when you hear the phrase “oral health.” And it’s also easy to focus on these two areas during your dental care routine. But the tongue is part of the equation as well, and tongue scraping is an effective...