Monthly Archives: May, 2010

How a Chipped Tooth Can Be Repaired With a White Composite Filling

Tom Draper - May 31, 2010 12

Breaking one of your front teeth is something that nobody wants to go through, but unfortunately it is a common occurrence. Luckily, modern dentistry...

How to Identify Acidic Foods and Drinks

Tom Draper - May 28, 2010 9

Food companies are able to sneak acids into lots of the foods we eat. On Wednesday, I wrote about the three dangers of eating...

Sour Patch Kids: Your Teeth’s Worst Enemy

Tom Draper - May 26, 2010 5

One of my favorite things to eat as a kid was Sour Patch Kids. I remember the first time my mom gave me some;...

Six Reasons Why You Should Wear a Protective Mouthguard

Tom Draper - May 24, 2010 1

Common sense dictates that it's a good idea to wear a mouthguard if you play contact sports or engage in any activity where you...

How Can Gold Fillings and Crowns Work When Gold Is So Soft?

Tom Draper - May 21, 2010 3

Recently, a reader asked how gold could be used in the mouth when it is so soft. It would seem like the high forces...

Try To Keep Your Teeth Below Freezing

Tom Draper - May 19, 2010 3

Inside of your mouth everyday there is a war going on. Tiny bits of your teeth become casualties to the acidic weapons of your...

The Five Sugars That Hurt Your Teeth

Tom Draper - May 17, 2010 6

Did you know that carbohydrates are really sugars? Carbohydrates are just long chains of sugars hooked together. Fortunately, the bacteria in our mouths can't...