dental

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 »

Avoid over-training to keep your body (and gums) happy

Too much of a good thing ... yeah, this saying applies to exercise, too. While it is very important to always push yourself hard during workouts, ... Read More »

Treasure your kids' teeth

My kid got a cavity. Just had it filled recently. It cost me a bundle and makes me rethink getting dental insurance. It also makes me rethink what I ... Read More »

Suck on this: A lollipop that fights cavities

For the first time ever, a sweet tooth could be beneficial for... well... your teeth. A UCLA scientist has developed a lollipop that helps fight ... Read More »

Tips for teeth

I love the mini lessons my kids get at school about health, nutrition, and fitness. What they learn is not abundant by any means but when words of ... Read More »

False dental claims drive big dollars

When you're a young child going to the dentist, it can be scary. Not everyone feels comfortable sitting in that big chair with a huge light hovering ... Read More »

Daily Fit Tip: Brush your teeth!

Ok, so proper dental hygene is an important thing -- we all know that. But brushing your teeth is not only good for your dental health, but your ... Read More »

Fitz's Cool Tools: Oral-B Triumph with SmartGuide

I am officially addicted to brushing my teeth! A few weeks ago I got hold of the new Triumph with SmartGuide toothbrush by Oral-B and have been doing ... Read More »

Rare Hepatitis transmission in dental office

This story scares me a little: there really wasn't anything obviously done wrong in a dentist's office here in the U.S. when a rare case of ... Read More »

A Star Trek tricorder for modern dentists?

Okay, so here's some cool technology: a hand held device that can assess dental disease in mere minutes. With just a drop or two of your saliva, the ... Read More »