Tuesday, September 22, 2015

What You Drink Can Cause More Tooth Damage Than What You Eat


One of the biggest lies that big corporations have fed us is that fruit juice provides the same nutritional value as real fruit. Unfortunately this couldn’t be further from the truth.

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The Ugly Truth About Fruit Juice

In fact, the main difference between most fruit juices and other sugary drinks is that fruit juice has added vitamins. However, those extra vitamins aren’t enough to offset the negative health effects of all that sugar.

Friday, September 11, 2015

The Dental Dangers of Desserts


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Fast food gets all the blame for bad health in America. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a fan of fast food, but there are other things to consider.



It’s not the occasional Big Mac or stuffed-crust pizza that destroys our health. It’s all of the little snacks and treats along the way that make a bigger difference.



It’s okay to let loose with a fast food meal or a large fancy dinner from time to time. Even dentists like to eat out, you know.



We may be dentists, but we’re still human!