No one likes to hear they have a cavity. No one wants to get one. Yet so many people have had at least one cavity in their lifetime. Why does tooth decay and form cavities? While it is well known that sugar causes cavities, what isn’t known is that cavities are not caused by how much sugar you eat in a day, but rather how frequently you consume the sugar in a day. So how does eating sugar give you […]
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Why do dentists use prescription toothpastes?
In our office we talk to people constantly about why a prescription toothpaste could benefit them. The truth is, most people need it for one reason or another and we always try to base our recommendations on our patients specific situations. For some, it is necessary to aid in the prevention of cavities. For others, it is to aid in the relief of tooth sensitivity. Another reason could be to help with the buildup of plaque and calculus (tartar) that forms. […]
