Dental Health Group » Did you know? http://dentalhealthgroup.ca Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:03:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Bubblegum and tooth decay http://dentalhealthgroup.ca/bubblegum-and-tooth-decay http://dentalhealthgroup.ca/bubblegum-and-tooth-decay#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:25:28 +0000 admin http://dentalhealthgroup.ca/blog/?p=90 Did you know that bubblegum can actually prevent cavities? As long as its sugar free and contains Xylitol. Xylitol is a sweetener made from the bark of birch trees and stimulates your mouth to create saliva – your body’s best defense against cavity causing bacteria.

]]> http://dentalhealthgroup.ca/bubblegum-and-tooth-decay/feed 0 Did you know?! http://dentalhealthgroup.ca/did-you-know http://dentalhealthgroup.ca/did-you-know#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:07:07 +0000 admin http://dentalhealthgroup.ca/blog/?p=86 Did you know that there are more than 200 types of bacteria that live in your mouth? Many of these bacteria multiply in the presence of sugar and can attack your teeth and cause cavities. But other, more harmful bacteria live there, too. They use your mouth as a breeding ground, before heading off to attack other parts of your body.

By keeping your teeth and gums healthy and coming in for regular cleanings, you can prevent heart disease, diabetes, lung disease, premature births and some forms of cancer that are caused by bacteria living in your mouth.

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