A word to the wise...
You'd think that acidic food would digest meals faster, but weirdly the opposite is true. Citric acid in lemons, for example, slows down gastric emptying, holding food in your stomach longer so you feel full longer and avoid snacking.
That's great if you're watching your weight! Lemon juice tastes terrific on poultry, fish, or salads when combined with oil and herbs for salad dressing. But just a note - you can get too much of a good thing. Lemons, like many foods that contain acids naturally, can cause enamel erosion if consumed excessively.
Still, go ahead and release your inner gourmand! Wise choices and a little moderation will let you enjoy great meals, your best weight, and a fabulous smile!
Taken from our Fall 2012 Newsletter! Check it out for more information!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Best & Worst Halloween Candies for Kids!
Great Halloween information!
With the upcoming Halloween festivities, keep in mind which candy options are the best for children! The media is claiming gummies & chewy/sticky snacks are #1 choice for most kids... let's help steer them in the better direction!
Worst:
- Chewy/sticky sweets, such as gummy candies, taffy, and even dried fruit can be difficult for children and adults to resist, and even more difficult to remove from teeth. “These candies are a serious source of tooth decay, particularly when they get stuck in the crevices between teeth, making it nearly impossible for saliva to wash them away,” Dr. Sherwood says.
- Sour candies are highly acidic and can break down tooth enamel quickly. The good news: Saliva slowly helps to restore the natural balance of the acid in the mouth. Dr. Sherwood recommends that patients wait 30 minutes to brush their teeth after consuming sour/acidic candies; otherwise, they will be brushing the acid onto more tooth surfaces and increasing the risk of enamel erosion.
- Sugary snacks, including candy corn, cookies, and cake, all contain high amounts of sugar, which can cause tooth decay.
Best:
- Sugar-free lollipops and hard candies stimulate saliva, which can help prevent dry mouth. “A dry mouth allows plaque to build up on teeth faster, leading to an increased risk of cavities,” Dr. Sherwood says.
- Sugar-free gum can actually prevent cavities as it not only dislodges food particles from between the teeth but also increases saliva—which works to neutralize the acids of the mouth and prevent tooth decay.
- Dark chocolate and its antioxidants, according to some studies, can be good for the heart and may even lower blood pressure.
Friday, October 26, 2012
6 Month Smile Program!
Have you heard about the new 6 Month Smile Program!
If you have crooked, crowded teeth or gaps in your smile, we have terrific news for you. Today, new insight into the movement of teeth is revolutionizing orthodontic science. Beautiful smiles that once took years and dozens of appointments to accomplish can now be completed in months. Our office is proud to be on the leading edge of a recent advance in orthodontics, the Six Month Smiles™ system.
That’s right. By using the latest in technology and orthodontic techniques, you could have the smile that you’ve been dreaming of in just six months! And just in case you’ve been hesitating because you dislike the idea of a “train-track” smile, Dr. Good is ahead of the curve on that one, too. This system uses inconspicuous clear brackets and thin tooth-colored wires, so your custom-fitted speed braces don’t detract from your smile. No “metal-mouth”. Just months to a gorgeous smile.
Using the Six Month Smiles technique, a steady, low force continuously moves teeth toward their optimum position, slowly and gently. With minimal discomfort, wearing braces that are barely noticeable, and with only 4-9 months to wait for your beautiful smile, no wonder this system has more people smiling every day!
For more info about this exciting new program view this website: www.6monthsmiles.com/ or call our office!
If you have crooked, crowded teeth or gaps in your smile, we have terrific news for you. Today, new insight into the movement of teeth is revolutionizing orthodontic science. Beautiful smiles that once took years and dozens of appointments to accomplish can now be completed in months. Our office is proud to be on the leading edge of a recent advance in orthodontics, the Six Month Smiles™ system.
That’s right. By using the latest in technology and orthodontic techniques, you could have the smile that you’ve been dreaming of in just six months! And just in case you’ve been hesitating because you dislike the idea of a “train-track” smile, Dr. Good is ahead of the curve on that one, too. This system uses inconspicuous clear brackets and thin tooth-colored wires, so your custom-fitted speed braces don’t detract from your smile. No “metal-mouth”. Just months to a gorgeous smile.
Using the Six Month Smiles technique, a steady, low force continuously moves teeth toward their optimum position, slowly and gently. With minimal discomfort, wearing braces that are barely noticeable, and with only 4-9 months to wait for your beautiful smile, no wonder this system has more people smiling every day!
For more info about this exciting new program view this website: www.6monthsmiles.com/ or call our office!
Monday, October 8, 2012
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