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Jul
12
Why sports drinks and energy drinks are bad for your teeth

Why sports drinks and energy drinks are bad for your teeth

Sports drinks are a popular beverage choice for people who are active and need to replenish fluids and electrolytes. But frequent use can lead to erosion of the tooth enamel, caries, and other dental issues.
4 min read
May
20
Top Doctor Magazine: A dentist who views the patient "as a whole person"

Top Doctor Magazine: A dentist who views the patient "as a whole person"

In early 2022, Top Doctor Magazine approached me to do a feature on the importance of making patients comfortable in
Apr
28
The essential guide to sports mouthguards

The essential guide to sports mouthguards

Injuries in sports and other physical activities are unavoidable. And if the injury occurs to the mouth or face, the
11 min read
Apr
10
If you participate in any of these 30 sports or activities, you should wear a mouthguard

If you participate in any of these 30 sports or activities, you should wear a mouthguard

The American Dental Association recommends “properly fitted” mouthguards while performing 30 sports and recreational activities.
1 min read
Apr
08
Mouth rinsing before a dental procedure may be crucial to preventing the spread of COVID-19 in a dental practice

Mouth rinsing before a dental procedure may be crucial to preventing the spread of COVID-19 in a dental practice

In light of the novel coronavirus pandemic, dental professionals must consider regular pre-rinsing as a potentially effective method of significantly reducing the viral load in the oral cavity. We report on which mouth rinses may be effective against viruses.
1 min read