by alandental | Sep 23, 2022 | Articles
Eating candy with braces If you have braces and a sugar craving comes along, you might be tempted to sink your teeth into an oozy, gooey candy bar. But can you eat candy with braces? If you’ve had to ask yourself this very question, the answer probably...
by alandental | Apr 11, 2022 | The sugar challenge
Xylitol is an amazing naturally occurring sugar. It was first found and isolated in wood products. We’ve grown a bit since then and now it is commercially harvested from mainly corn cobs and birch. Xylitol is considered a sugar alcohol since it has five carbons...
by alandental | Mar 28, 2022 | Articles, The sugar challenge
Is sugar the culprit of your cavities? More than likely, you’ve been told your entire life that sugar is bad for your teeth. And while it’s true that excessive sugar can be damaging to your dental health, it is still essential to most diets (in moderation,...
by alandental | Mar 21, 2022 | Articles, The sugar challenge
The seven stages of sugar withdrawal With addictiveness similar to cocaine, quitting sugar can come with a host of not-so-fun withdrawal symptoms. But before you give up on giving up, these steps can prepare you for what to expect when you decide to cut out sugar. And...
by alandental | Mar 14, 2022 | Articles, The sugar challenge
Oral health and sweets Everyone knows eating too much sugar can lead to tooth decay, but few are aware of exactly how that happens. It’s not the sugar itself that does the damage, but rather the chain of events that takes place after you eat that piece of cake....