Wrigleys Gum Gets ADA Seal
Three sugar free gums from Wrigley’s have obtained the coveted ADA seal. Find out how Wrigleys got the seal, which gums were approved, and what it means to you, the chewing gum consumer. Prior to...
View ArticleOrange County Fluoridates Water
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is finally fluoridating the drinking water of much of Orange County. Fluoride, in small amounts, strengthens enamel and prevents cavities. The...
View ArticleGarlic Toothpaste, Anyone?
Garlic extract in toothpaste or mouthwash may stop the initiation of cavities, reports researchers from Iran. Would you use it? The great majority of cavities (proper term: carious lesions) are...
View ArticleRubbing in Toothpaste at Lunch Triples Your Cavity Protection
Getting fluoride toothpaste onto your teeth three times a day is better than two. The real surprise is that rubbing fluoride toothpaste directly into the teeth at lunchtime (in addition to brushing...
View ArticleSealants on Adult Teeth?
Should you place a sealant or filling on suspicious back teeth? There are many teeth who have darkly color pits and fissures. The only definitive way to know if they are actually cavities is to...
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