Monthly Archives:: October 2017

A Routine Dental Checkup Is Essential for Preserving a Healthy Mouth

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Unfortunately, brushing your teeth twice each day and flossing at least once simply isn’t enough to prevent dental and oral health conditions throughout the course of your life. This is why the American Dental Association recommends having a dentist perform a routine dental checkup, every six months. At the dental offices of in , ,… Read more »

Chew Gum for Increased Saliva Production

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Studies show that chewing sugar-free gum for 20 minutes after you eat can help prevent cavities. The key to chewing gum’s efficacy is a actually the body’s first natural defense against oral emergencies: saliva production. It is not the gum itself that fights cavities. Rather, the act of chewing the gum increases saliva production. Saliva… Read more »