Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and boxes of chocolate are flying off the shelves! While the “sweets for the sweet” custom is engrained in Valentine’s Day tradition, it wasn't until the mid-1800s that chocolate was placed in heart-shaped boxes and delivered on Valentine’s … [Read more...]
5 Reasons To Kick Your Soda Habit
Soda is an American weakness. Here in the US, we drink twice the amount of soda than other developed nations. Why, you ask? Americans have a soft spot for sweets and indulging. But is our indulgence leading us down a dangerous path? New research suggests that drinking soda can … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween
The Halloween Candy Conundrum
Halloween is right around the corner, and many kids are looking forward to lugging around a bag filled with sweet treats. While the children may be smiling, dentists across New Jersey and Connecticut will be cringing! To keep your child from waking up with an aching tooth … [Read more...]
Limit Sweets for a Healthy Smile
Here in the United States, we are obsessed with all things sugar. The introduction of high-fructose corn syrup has led us to begin adding sugar to foods (and even non-foods) you wouldn't think need sugar. Certain drugs such as cough drops and cold syrup contain sugar as well as … [Read more...]