Chew on this: The Benefits of Chewing Gum and Why Xylitol is Awesome!

I’ll admit, I am an avid gum chewer. Having a pack of Orbit peppermint flavored gum wherever I go is just as necessary as having my wallet and phone. So if you are like me and have a piece of gum in your mouth whenever you are not eating, then you might have wondered, is …

Cavity Prevention: So Easy a Caveman Could Do It!

In recent news, a huge haul of bones was unearthed in a cave in South Africa that could be the remnants of an ancient human relative.  They have given the ancient ancestor the name Homo naledi.  Among the bones that were discovered were pieces of ancient skulls and jaws that showed little to no dental …

Those Snacks Could Be Crushing Your Teeth!

Ever heard the phrase “looks can be deceiving”? If you ask me, it should be the slogan for the food marketing industry because it couldn’t be any more fitting! Food products are always slapping on labels like “natural”, “made with real fruit”, “whole grains”, “added nutrients”, “fat free” to grab your attention and make you …