Category Archives: Family Dentistry

Bottle Vs Tap Water: Which One is Better for Your Teeth?

Bottle Vs Tap Water: Which One is Better for Your Teeth?
While clean teeth are certainly important to prevent cavities and keep those pearly whites in the optimum state of good health, any dentist will tell you there's another important factor. Water is an imperative source of fluid to prevent dehydration. In most communities, the choice is between bottle water or tap water. It makes a…
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Is drinking Sparkling Water harmful to my teeth?

Is drinking Sparkling Water harmful to my teeth?
Is the satisfying fizz of your favorite sparkling water putting you at risk for tooth decay? Any drink with carbonation—including sparkling water—has a higher acid level, and some reports have questioned whether sipping sparkling water will weaken your tooth enamel (the hard outer shell of your teeth where cavities first form). So, Is Sparkling Water…
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The Effects of Soda on Your Teeth

The Effects of Soda on Your Teeth
Soda is not something we recommend you consume more often than a once-in-awhile treat. Here’s why: Sugar: Soda has a very high sugar content.  Some sodas can contain 10 or more teaspoons of sugar per 12 oz. can!  The bacteria that cause tooth decay feed off of sugar and excrete acid. This is what causes…
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Understanding the Five Stages of Tooth Decay

Understanding the Five Stages of Tooth Decay
Did you know there are five distinct stages of tooth decay?  And, that in the first stage of decay, you can actually take steps to reverse the progression of the disease?  It's true!  In the first stage of decay, whether you are a child or an adult, the application of fluoride via fluoride treatments, your toothpaste…
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