Every day, people spend lots of money and time on personal hygiene; from showering, to makeup. And for the mouth, the story is no different. Walk into any pharmacy and you’ll see rows and rows of “mouth products.” Yet, bad breath persists. Why?
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There are whole aisles dedicated to toothpaste in stores, as well as hundreds of toothpaste commercials on television. This can make it very confusing on which toothpaste to buy. Find out the truth about toothpaste - part one!
In dentistry, we often talk about “baby bottle rot.” What this really means is tooth decay caused by sweet liquids like juices, sodas, and sugary waters (Gatorade, Propel, and others that often fly below the radar). How do we keep our kids teeth cavity free?
All Redding dentists, from pediatric dentists, to oral surgeons are concerned with the health of your mouth, and each kind of dental specialist can write you a prescription; however, how many dentists have taken the time to evaluate your food, spending time to look at how your food is treating your body.
A common misconception among parents is that juice and other fruity drinks do not cause cavities. Although juices may be good for children’s bodies by giving them the vitamins they need, the bacteria in the mouth use natural sugars the same as sugar added to food or soda pop.
When do you schedule your child's first dental visit? How should the visit go? Redding Dentist Dr. Chris Nelson talks about first dental visits for kids.