by Island Family Dental | Dec 23, 2019 | Dental Facts
Last time we covered sodas, specifically Coca-Cola Classic and exactly what it is doing to cause problems for your oral health. I wanted to start with the low hanging fruit of beverages that are bad for your oral health. Coca-Cola is filled with sugar (36 grams in a...
by Island Family Dental | Nov 20, 2019 | Dental Facts
If you were to swish your mouth out with lemon juice as you would with an alcoholic mouthwash (I’m not sure what would drive you to do this, let’s say it’s the newest youtube challenge, the Lemon-swish-challenge! Can you stand the sour?). So you go to your...
by Island Family Dental | Oct 18, 2019 | Dental Facts
(Perhaps the only time a drink isn’t hurting your teeth is while it is still in the cup) This can seem like an easy question, some ingredients in the drink are causing some kind of damage to your mouth. A common ingredient of soda, and juice is citric, or...
by Island Family Dental | Sep 7, 2019 | Dental Facts
The Way You Eat Fruit Matters For Your Teeth FRUIT IS AN ESSENTIAL element of a well-balanced, healthy diet. It is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and eating it on a regular basis helps boost your immune system and reduces your risk of...
by Island Family Dental | Aug 7, 2019 | Dental Facts
How Much Toothpaste should I use when I brush? This may seem like a stupid question, but it’s one that many people get wrong. Let’s lay out the facts and actually figure out how much toothpaste is the correct amount for quality oral hygiene. We’ll take out the...
by Island Family Dental | Jan 3, 2019 | Cavities, Dental Facts, Oral Health
Are Cavities Contagious? Everyone knows you can catch a cold from someone who is spreading a virus, but did you know cavity-causing bacteria can also be spread from person to person? Cavities are Caused by Bacteria Sugar often takes the blame for causing cavities, but...
