by Chapnick Dental | Sep 1, 2015 | Blogs, cosmetic dentistry, Dental Health, Tooth Whitening
News WHICH FOODS STAIN TEETH? Most dark colored foods and beverages will stain the teeth. The more acidic a food, the worse the stains, which is why coffee, wine, and soda tend to be among the biggest offenders. Likewise, dark fruits, sauces such as spaghetti sauce or...
by Chapnick Dental | Aug 10, 2015 | Blogs, Dental Health
News SHOULD I BE USING A TONGUE SCRAPER? Tongue scrapers have yet to find their way into a majority of bathrooms, but their newly discovered benefits may see that change within the next few years. Once relegated to natural healthcare stores, tongue scrapers have...
by Chapnick Dental | Aug 3, 2015 | Blogs, Dental Health
News SHOULD I USE A SOFT OR HARD TOOTHBRUSH? Toothbrushes come in three primary varieties: soft, medium, and hard. While medium and hard bristles may seem like the best option for removing plaque and tartar from the teeth, these more aggressive bristles can actually...
by Chapnick Dental | May 12, 2015 | Blogs, cavities, Dental Health
News SODA AND FRUIT JUICES According to a new study published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, soda and fruit juice are the two leading causes of tooth erosion and decay. The study included 3,773 participants with varying levels of daily soda and fruit juice...
by Chapnick Dental | Apr 1, 2015 | Blogs, cavities, Dental Health, Periodontal Health
News CAN I REMOVE TARTAR FROM MY TEETH AT HOME? Tartar is a byproduct of plaque – a biofilm that naturally forms on the teeth. This calcified substance can prove very hard to remove at home, particularly when it is allowed to form underneath the gum line. Your best...
