How to Deal with Canker Sores   About one in six people get them. They hurt like hell and can make talking, eating and swallowing miserable for days.  Like a bee, canker sores are diminutive in size, but can wreak their own brand of misery.   I’d like to be the one announcing a permanent [...]

Before you come to the conclusion that I have lost my mind, please read on. Yes, chocolate is ok for your teeth and is good for your  health. Chocolate contains polyphenols and flavinoids which are strong antioxidants that inhibit the growth of bacteria that can cause decay. Here is how it works. Decay is caused by certain bacteria called oral [...]

How many times have we all heard that sugar is bad for our teeth? Now we hear over and over that we need to cut down on our carbos. Well darn, I like deserts and snacks.  So I want to pass along a tip or two that will reduce the bad things these comfort foods can do to harm our beautiful [...]