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...]
Chew Gum For Healthy Teeth – YES!
I’ve said over and over again on this blog how bad sugar is for your teeth. Is it hypocritical of me to now say that I want you to chew gum – and so does your dentist? Not in the least, as long as it’s the correct kind of gum. It’s true that sugar causes the natural … [Read more...]
Nail Biting is a No-No
Biting your nails can cause more pain that just a hangnail. Regularly biting your nails can cause your teeth to move out-of-place. In addition, nail biting could potentially cause teeth to break or tooth enamel to splinter. People who bite their fingernails when stressed, chew … [Read more...]