Oral Health: Do Sports Drinks Cause Cavities?
September 13, 2017
Sports drinks are one of the worst things your child (or you) can consume for their oral health (or yours). Recently, it was found that just under 90% of pre-teens and young teens (12-14 years of age) consume sports drinks. Of this group, just under 70% of them admitted to drinking sports drinks anywhere from once per week to once per day. Unfortunately, the more of these drinks they consume, the greater risk their oral health is at.
(more…)Orthodontic Care | Keeping Your Teeth Clean Even With Braces
August 28, 2017
Dr. Faist wants everyone to have a perfect smile. For your mouth to be truly happy, it should be sparkling and also healthy. However, those of you who are undergoing orthodontic care may find it difficult to keep your teeth clean and healthy. Unfortunately, germs, bacteria, as well as food particles, now have more places to hide in your teeth.
(more…)Oral Hygiene | How Can I Eliminate Bad Breath (Halitosis)?
July 17, 2017
Millions and millions of people in the United States have bad breath (also known as halitosis). In fact, it is reported that nearly 80 million people in the US have bad breath. So, if you are also suffering from bad breath, you are not alone!
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