Boise Dentist Blog
The professional blog of Doctors Dan Bruce, Steve Bruce, Rosa Pothier and Rob Ririe
Pieces of plastic in your toothpaste?
You may be unknowingly contributing to ocean pollution every time you brush your teeth or wash your face. Many personal care products and cosmetics contain small pieces of plastic called microbeads. These microbeads are not filtered out by wastewater treatment systems and end up in our waterways and oceans where they are consumed by fish and other marine wildlife.
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Childrens Dental Health
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Each year, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors this event to highlight the importance of good oral care for children. This year's campaign slogan is "Defeat Monster Mouth." Good oral hygiene and regular dental care are essential for every child's overall well-being.
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Juice and Tooth Decay
There are a lot of beverage options available and some are better for your dental health than others. The link between sugary drinks like soda and dental caries is well established, but what about other drinks such as 100% juice? While 100% juice contains no added sugar, it does have a lot of natural sugar.
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National Dental Hygiene Month
October is National Dental Hygiene month! Throughout the month, the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is focusing on raising awareness about the importance of good oral health. Their message centers around the four components of good oral hygiene: - brushing for two minutes twice a day
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Dental Herb Company
Our office has recently started carrying products from The Dental Herb Company. These all natural products do not contain any alcohol, chemicals, SLS, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, or preservatives. They are made in the U.S. and not tested on animals. The Dental Herb Company Tooth & Gums System includes tooth and gum tonic, paste, spritz, and under the gums irrigant.
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Blizzident Toothbrush
The World's Craziest Toothbrush The future of tooth brushing is here! The Blizzident toothbrush is made from 3D scanning and 3D printing and is shaped exactly like your teeth. The manufacturer claims that the Blizzident can clean all of your teeth in only 6 seconds.
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Diet Soda vs. Drugs
A recent study published in the journal General Dentistry, claimed that diet soda can have the same effect on your teeth as methamphetamine and crack cocaine! Pretty scary, right? The case study compared the oral health of three participants - one who drank two liters of diet soda daily for three to five years, a 51-year old crack user, and a 29-year old methamphetamine addict.
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Xylitol
Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar substitute that is widely recognized for its dental and other health benefits. Xylitol is a five-carbon sugar alcohol found in fruits like plums, raspberries and strawberries; vegetables, such as lettuce and corncobs; and hard woods, like birch.
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Nutrition and Dental Health
Nutrition and Dental Health By: Carmen Oldenburg, MA, CHES Guest author Carmen Oldenburg is a Health Educator and Mind/Body Specialist and helps patients with lifestyle education and health and wellness coaching. Poor nutrition affects the entire immune system, thereby increasing susceptibility to many disorders.
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Medical vs. Dental Radiation
This morning I came across an article on Yahoo! News discussing the overuse of radiation in medical patients, http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100614/ap_on_he_me/us_med_overtreated_radiation. I am relieved that this subject is finally getting some mainstream attention, because hopefully risk-assessment will be used more in determining who gets radiographs and who doesn't.
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