The Laser Dental Group

Dental health starts in the...kitchen? You read that correctly! Of course, brushing, flossing and regular dental visits are important, but they aren't the only things to consider when it comes to keeping your pearly whites in tiptop shape. Most people understand that they should limit the sweets and candy they take in, but beyond sugary foods, what should and shouldn't you be consuming? Here are some do's and don'ts to help you eat right for your oral health. The Do's of Eating for Dental Health To promote good oral health, the majority of your diet should consist of the following foods: Fiber Rich Fruits and Vegetables These scrub bacteria off teeth while stimulating saliva flow to neutralize acids that can damage teeth. Examples of fruits and vegetables you should eat are apples, carrots, celery and other water based options. Water -Water protects teeth and gums by stimulating the production of saliva, thereby reducing sugars and bacteria left on the...

Sorry to burst your bubble, but the reality is that no matter how refreshing that sweet, fizzy soda tastes, there's a chance it could be doing some damage to your teeth. But with so many products on the market, are they all really that bad for you? Answers to some of your most pressing soft drink questions are about to be answered. Get to the bottom of various soda claims and find out if there's a workaround that lets you keep your favorite carbonated beverage on tap without traumatizing your teeth. Q: Is it better to choose clear-colored sodas over darker colored ones? Neither option is a healthy choice for your teeth, but upon regular consumption, caramel hued soft drinks have been known to stain teeth more quickly. Cosmetic differences aside, the extremely high sugar content of any soda, regardless of color causes lasting dmamage to tooth enamel, resulting in decay, cavities and/or tooth loss in extreme situations. Q: Do diet sodas get a pass since they're sugar...

Taste Loss: Could It Be a Dental Problem? Most adults know that poor oral hygiene results in cavities and gum disease, but did you know that it can also cause taste loss? From salty to sweet, spicy to savory – failing to take proper care of your mouth can impede your ability to taste and enjoy just about any type of food set before you. Dentists call this condition "dysguesia", and if you haven't heard about it, here's what you should be aware of to prevent and/or treat this unpleasant taste disorder. Symptoms And Causes While other disorders can dull taste ("hypoguesia"), or leave you without the ability to taste anything at all ("aguesia"), dysguesia is typically characterized by a particularly foul, metallic or rancid sensation in the mouth. In many cases, patients who suffer from this form of taste loss may also experience Burning Mouth Syndrome, a painful oral disorder typically characterizedby numbness, burning or tingling a...