Yogurt & Your Teeth

Yogurt & Your Teeth

In English, we say “you can’t have your cake and eat it, too,” but the basic idea crops up in many cultures. In Bulgarian, “you can’t have both the wolf fed and the lamb intact,” while in Hindi, they describe “having candy in both hands.” In Japanese, they say “if you...
Tooth Sensitivity: Some Causes & Solutions

Tooth Sensitivity: Some Causes & Solutions

Do your teeth hurt when you eat or drink something cold or sweet or hot or sour? How about when they’re exposed to air? Tooth sensitivity is a pretty common problem – though how common has been a matter of debate. A new review of 65 papers involving 77 studies and...
What You Don’t Know About Your Teeth Can Hurt You

What You Don’t Know About Your Teeth Can Hurt You

A recent survey out of the UK revealed that most folks don’t know a lot about enamel erosion – what causes it; how to prevent it. We suspect the results would be similar for Americans. When asked about their knowledge of the health or lifestyle habits which could have...
Carbonation, Fermented Drinks, & Your Teeth

Carbonation, Fermented Drinks, & Your Teeth

While fermented drinks can provide hard-to-get nutrients and probiotics, they do have one drawback: They all contain some degree of carbonation, and carbonation can do a number on your teeth. Does the potential for harm outweigh the benefits of probiotic drinks? Let’s...
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