The sugar substitute known as xylitol, added to chewing gum and various dental care products, has gained a great deal of attention for its cavity-preventing effects. This has led people who would like to avoid fluoride to seek out products containing xylitol instead of fluoride. Is this a good strategy? Will you get good results from using xylitol toothpaste and other products?
Effects of Fluoride on Teeth
Dentists encourage their patients to use toothpaste containing fluoride because that substance strengthens tooth enamel and even remineralizes enamel in the very early stages of decay.
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If you have a less-than-perfect smile, you may be considering porcelain veneers or tooth bonding. Both cosmetic dental procedures are similar in that both will improve your smile by masking its imperfections. However, there are differences between the two procedures. Knowing the differences between the two will guide you in choosing the smile improvement procedure that is right for you. Here are four differences between porcelain veneers and tooth bonding.
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Being constantly worried about how you look when you smile can make it difficult to be confident in everyday life and to interact freely with others. Luckily, there are many cosmetic dental procedures you can have done to improve the appearance of your teeth and gums, making you smile unhindered and unafraid.
Dentists can correct imperfections such as discolored and chipped teeth, a misaligned bite, unsightly metal braces and other imperfections so as to enhance your smile and improve your appearance.
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Did you know that in 2013 the tooth fairy went to the home of 86 percent of children in the United States who lost one of their teeth? In 98 percent of these homes, the tooth fairy left money, and in 2 percent she left other gifts. Roughly 42 percent of the children receive one dollar while 28 percent receive more than five dollars for every tooth. The tooth fairy is someone your child looks forward to.
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