Why cavities start before a child can hold a brush
Everyday snacks and bedtime bottles do more damage than any candy jar A giggling toddler clutching a model set of teeth makes for a sweet picture, yet that same little mouth is often where trouble begins. Cavities are one of the most common chronic conditions in childhood, and they rarely announce themselves until a tooth […]
Why do your tooth hurt when you drink something cold
Cold sensitivity in tooth usually happens because the nerve-rich layer under your enamel, called dentin, has become exposed. Scientists have actually pinpointed the exact mechanism behind that sharp jolt. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital identified a gene called TRPC5 that sits inside cells called odontoblasts, the cells lining the space between your enamel and the […]
Poor oral health in kids could be quietly setting the stage for heart disease
Oral health in children may matter far more than most parents realize, and a new study out of the University of Copenhagen is drawing attention to a connection that has long been overlooked. Children who struggle with frequent cavities or severe gum disease appear to face a meaningfully higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease as […]
No, sugar doesn’t actually cause cavities and here is what really does
Most people grow up believing that sugar rots teeth. It is the kind of lesson that gets reinforced at home, in school, and in popular culture, often accompanied by the classic classroom experiment of dropping an egg into a cup of soda and watching the shell soften over several days. The implication is clear. Sugar […]
This everyday snack is quietly destroying your kids’ teeth more than sugar ever could
Cheese crackers and other refined starchy snacks are doing serious damage to tooth enamel, and dentists say the mechanism is more insidious than sugar alone. When most people think about foods that cause cavities, candy and soda come to mind first. That instinct is not entirely wrong. Sugary foods and drinks do erode tooth enamel, […]