It’s time for a friendly chat, mom and dad. The New York Times released a report this year showing that cavities are becoming more and more prevalent among preschoolers, regardless of income level. The level of decay is so severe that many dentists are having to use general anesthesia to care for child-sized mouths with 6 to 10 cavities. The Centers for Disease Control spotted the trend five years ago. The agency found that the nation’s youngest dental patients, ages 2-5, experienced a notable

Got a nasty case of Halitosis? Ugh. No one enjoys that stinky-mouth syndrome, more commonly known as bad breath. But what can you do? Is there a way to avoid bad breath before your friends, family and coworkers start avoiding you? The answer is yes. First, it’s important to understand what causes those pesky odors. Halitosis usually comes from a buildup of bacteria in your mouth. That may include food stuck between your teeth, a cracked filling or even dentures that haven’t been cleaned all

Looking for a dentist-friendly soda? Good luck. But Mug Root Beer is probably your best bet when it comes to indulging your sweet tooth and taking care of your enamel at the same time. The Academy of General Dentistry found that teeth experienced the smallest amount of enamel loss when submerged for 48 hours in Mug Root Beer, as compared with sodas ranging from Coca-Cola to Mountain Dew. Believe it or not, Mug’s numbers were pretty darn close to that of common tap water. The academy found