by alandental | May 29, 2023 | The sugar challenge
How to reduce sugar cravings? Avoid Processed Foods. Did you know that sugar and processed foods are as addictive as heroin or cocaine? In a 2013 study from Connecticut College, researchers confirmed that Oreos could be as addictive as cocaine, after observing how the...
by alandental | May 26, 2023 | The sugar challenge
Track your sugar consumption Sugar does not have an established recommended daily value, but it is recommended that you limit your daily consumption of it. This can be difficult to do, especially if you aren’t sure how much sugar is in the foods you are eating....
by alandental | May 22, 2023 | Testimonials
“…she had the best teeth of any of her patients!” “I have been a patient of Dr. Al’s practice since back in the day when practicing dentistry was particularly closing to “practicing”. Our family has always been very pleased with the professional and...
by alandental | May 19, 2023 | The sugar challenge
Weaning yourself off the sweet stuff Sugar-containing foods mostly provide empty calories and offer few nutritional benefits. If you are concerned about your weight or want to prevent health problems, weaning off of sugar could help you lose inches and get healthier....
by alandental | May 15, 2023 | The sugar challenge
How to cut down on sugar? 1. Read food labels. If you buy a lot of packaged and processed foods, it’s important to read the labels of every packaged item you buy. Cracking a sugar addiction is hard enough when cutting out the stuff that you already know is...
by alandental | May 12, 2023 | The sugar challenge
A sugar-free diet A sugar-free diet is one that typically limits all sources of added sugar (like soda, snack bars and desserts, for example) and hidden sugar foods, and it sometimes also encourages a reduction in high-carbohydrate foods (like grains or fruits) that...
by alandental | May 8, 2023 | The sugar challenge
The Sugar Challenge Over the last year, sugar’s effect on our health has been well documented in a constant stream of research. The sweet stuff is now food enemy number one and is to blame for far more than hyperactive children and tooth decay. This email is to...
by alandental | May 5, 2023 | Testimonials
Very courteous staff with great attention to detail I feel my family’s needs are always met. Very courteous staff with great attention to detail. Always explaining in terms that my children understand, making a positive outcome possible. Very friendly staff....
by alandental | May 1, 2023 | News
Tackle the small problems Chipped teeth should always be evaluated by a dentist to ensure the damage is assessed correctly. Depending on the size and location of the chip, there are a number of solutions available. • Enamel Shaping…A reshaping of the tooth to smooth...
by alandental | Apr 28, 2023 | Testimonials
Dr. Alan Macdonald’s practice continues to be excellent “Dr. Alan Macdonald’s practice continues to be excellent! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable; always making sure that one’s visit is comfortable. They work efficiently and gently, preparing one for...
