The history of mouthwash goes back centuries. People have used mouth rinses made with a variety of unique ingredients, such as dill dissolved in white wine. In the 19th century, Listerine was developed, but it was originally created as a surgical antiseptic. Everyone loves the minty or fruity kick that comes from mouthwash, [...]
Have you ever experienced bad breath, also known as halitosis? Have you been embarrassed, felt it affect your self-esteem, destroy intimacy, or affect your job? It has been reported that between 14 to 25 percent of Americans and 35 to 45 percent of the entire world's population have chronic bad breath. Estimates say [...]
A great majority of my clients ask a lot of questions. Clients are far more informed than they have ever been and they are always looking for some quick dental education. And I'm always happy to help! Dental Education 101 When visiting the dentist, do you ask questions? Do have a good understanding [...]
As a mother, I remember hearing other parents tell their children that sugar will rot their teeth. I remember other mothers telling their daughters, "sugar is the leading cause of cavities and sugar is very bad for you!" Reducing Cavities The fact is, the amount of sugar you consume is not related to [...]
