Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in adults over the age of 65 and it’s one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. But did you know there may be a link between Alzheimer’s disease and poor oral health? A study published … [Read more...]

Fall means more than crisp air and crunchy leaves — it also means pumpkin spice lattes!  We love warming up with this seasonal favorite, but the version found at most coffee shops doesn’t quite cozy up to teeth. This autumn treat is loaded with sugar — up to 50 grams per … [Read more...]

With comic books and movie adaptations of them making up a large part of modern entertainment, it’s easy to wonder about having superpowers. While many wish for super strength or the ability to fly, what many folks don’t realize is that they already have a superpower right under … [Read more...]

When you think of fish, you probably don’t visualize a gap-toothed grin. Odds are you picture a pursed pair of lips swimming in an aquarium. So, do fish have teeth under their puckered pouts? Read on to find out the real answer! Fish Teeth Exist All fish have teeth. … [Read more...]

It’s the night before a job interview and you discover a huge pimple on your nose. You reach for the toothpaste, following the words of an old home remedy. Toothpaste is a key part of your daily oral health routine, but could it also come in handy in a beauty emergency? Here … [Read more...]