November 2019 - Pearly Whites Family Dentistry

The Impact of Diabetes on Teeth and Gums

November 22, 20191 Comment

ONE OF THE MOST common complications of diabetes is gum disease, and that isn’t the only way diabetes is hard on teeth and gums. Diabetes and oral health have a close relationship. If the diabetes isn’t carefully controlled, it will be much harder to maintain good oral health, and vice versa. What Does Blood Sugar Have … Continue reading » The Impact of Diabetes on Teeth and Gums

Charcoal Toothpaste: Science Versus Fads

November 5, 2019

IF GIVEN THE CHANCE to change something about their smiles, most people would choose to have whiter teeth, and quite a few are willing to try just about anything for it, including something as counterintuitive as scrubbing them with toothpaste made of charcoal. The History of Charcoal as a Remedy The activated charcoal-based dental and skin … Continue reading » Charcoal Toothpaste: Science Versus Fads