Taking a sip of hot coffee in the morning or dropping by Starbucks for an iced Caffe Americano has been ingrained in people’s routines. “There is something romantic about brewing a carafe, or holding a freshly-bought cup close, first thing,” said food and economic writer Roberto A. Ferdman. According to research conducted by the United […]

Does baking soda whiten teeth? Yes, it’s true — baking soda can in fact help whiten your teeth! Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is a chemical compound that is white, crystalline, and often appears as a fine powder. It is made up of sodium and bicarbonate ions. Baking soda has a salty, alkaline taste. Its […]

“Anyone can die of a toothache,” said Florida State Representative John Cortes in a Health Innovation Subcommittee meeting last January 2016. And his words were not empty words. There was a time in history that dental infections and other tooth-related problems took the fifth or sixth leading cause of death in London. What is a […]

A person’s genealogical makeup has already influenced him or her to aplenty of traits which mold him or her. In reality, a person’s genetics also play a very crucial role in how he or she handles certain things in life. Amazingly, the tendency of developing cavities is very similar too. Dental professionals often mention that […]

What should you do for better oral health? Aside from brushing the teeth thoroughly at least twice a day and flossing before going to bed daily, dentists also advise patients to refrain from foods that can cause cavities like sugar-based foods and stay away from tobacco products. Indeed, professional cleaning and exhaustive checkup every six […]