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Sour Candy - Be Sweet to Your Kids' Teeth and Avoid This Treat

It's no surprise that candy isn't good for dental health. But as popularity of sour candies rises, so does the rate of tooth decay. Most of these ... Read More »

Healthy snacks for healthy teeth

I tell my kids we eat nutritious snacks to keep our bodies healthy. I often neglect to tell them that good-for-you-foods are also key for healthy ... Read More »

Bulimia: A few facts and figures

Bulimia nervosa, like anorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder that centers around control. One of the most common eating disorders, bulimia is ... Read More »

Breastfeeding not linked to tooth decay in kids

If you're into the natural way to feed babies, then some good news this week: previous studies that linked breastfeeding and tooth decay (and ... Read More »

What happens when we get too much fluoride

Fluoride is an amazing compound. Since being added to our community water supplies, the occurrence of tooth decay has dropped as much as 40 percent in ... Read More »

Foods that save or spoil your smile

Growing up, my grandfather who was an ancient physician used to keep sodas and other carbonated drinks under lock and key. No joke: it was water, milk ... Read More »