Happy July 4th!

Oil Pulling

I've been seeing oil pulling pop up on my social media quite often recently. Oil pulling is the technique of swishing and pulling an oil (usually coconut) through teeth. I've seen claims that it cleans and/or whitens teeth - one tube for only $30! (http://www.cocowhite.com). But does it actually work though? The Huffington post did some research into how it can clean (but not treat teeth) and could be used supplementary with brushing, flossing and seeing your dental professional. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/12/oil-pulling_n_4943808.html?utm_hp_ref=dental-health Teeth whitening was not researched, but our dentist recommends you see your dental professional for a whitening treatment.

Radiation Exposure from Dental X-rays

Digital dental X-rays have significantly less radiation than medical X-rays and naturally occurring radiation. See our handout for some comparisons.

Cut Cake Layers with Dental Floss

Did you know that you can cut cake layers with dental floss? Watch this tutorial here: http://www.health.com/health/video/0,,20811118,00.html And enjoy a patriotic cake this Memorial Day with Red, White and Blue layers!

Even Giraffes Need Dental Treatment

Staff at Blair Drummond Safari Park noticed Kelly, a 14-year old giraffe, wasn't digesting her food properly - so they decided to check her teeth. Read the full article below: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/18/kelly-the-giraffe-gets-high-level-dental-treatment

Eating More Fiber May Help You Lose Weight

A simple high-fiber diet can provide health benefits while being easier to stick with than a diet calling for multiple changes in eating habits, a new clinical trial concludes. The average weight loss for participants of the study was 4.6 pounds and all participants experienced lower blood pressure and reduced blood sugar levels. Read the article here: https://www.webmdhealth.com/nl/nlv.aspx?id=81B7F2FDE52497A2&s=12061&mrdid=92c8ad61-e8c0-e411-be4f-e83935c0f4a9

February is Children's Dental Health Month

Click here for dental inspired children's games: http://www.colgate.com/app/Kids-World/US/Games-And-Activities.cvsp