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...
Once upon a time, people thought Diet Coke was something healthy. After all, it didn’t have all that added sugar. Of course, today, we know synthetic sweeteners cause problems of their own. Now a new study in JAMA Open reminds that another drink many think of as...
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...
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...
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?...
Keeping your teeth strong and free of decay depends on a balance between two continually occurring processes, demineralization and remineralization. Demineralization occurs under acidic conditions, especially when minerals levels are low. Calcium and phosphate end...
As long as we’re on the subject of beverages, let’s take a look at yet another type you’ll find near soft drinks, teas and juices: sparkling water. What makes sparkling water sparkle is carbonation – the infusion of carbon dioxide gas into water. Here’s how it...