by Cameron Shearin | Jan 24, 2022
Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and water. Every day a tooth’s enamel layer loses and gains minerals. When acid attacks the enamel, the tooth loses minerals. Bacteria and sugars in the mouth form a sticky plaque on the teeth. Plaque...
by Cameron Shearin | May 4, 2021
Tooth erosion is less known and different from tooth decay but no less dangerous. Tooth erosion is a slow but steady destruction of the tooth substance mainly caused by acidic foods. The destructive acid doesn’t come from bacteria but from food, affecting the...
by Cameron Shearin | Nov 25, 2020
We have probably all been to the dentist for a cleaning and have been recommended for a fluoride treatment for ourselves or for our children. What is fluoride anyway? What does it do? Is it necessary? All teeth are covered in a strong enamel. This enamel gives them...
by Cameron Shearin | Oct 30, 2020
At the first WHO global conference on air pollution and health, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus describes air pollution as a “silent health crisis.” Around seven million premature deaths are caused by air pollution every year, four...
by Cameron Shearin | May 14, 2019
No matter how diligent you are with your oral health, there is always room for improvement. After all, a smile is as important as a polite handshake. A healthy mouth with fresh breath shows the world that you care about presenting your best self to the world. Here are...