Study Urges Olympic Athletes to Make the Toothbrush as Important as the Stopwatch

A study recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, revealed that many dental athletes suffer from serious dental health problems. The study examined the oral health of 302 athletes participating in the 2012 Olympic games in London. The study found that 55% of the athletes exhibited dental caries and over 75% had gingivitis. Many of the athletes admitted that oral health problems affected their training and performance. For the full article, please click here.

“Parents are Encouraged to ‘Think Teeth’ to Protect Children from Tooth Decay”

Because tooth decay is currently one of the most common chronic diseases among U.S. kids, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages parents to "think teeth." With regular dental check-ups and daily brushing and flossing, tooth decay can be easily prevented. Parents should begin advocating for their child’s dental health as soon as the child turns six months of age. For the full article, click here.

Can Brushing Our Teeth Actually Do More Harm Than Good

Conventional wisdom has us believing that it is always a good idea to brush our teeth after consuming food or sugary beverages. However, recent studies suggest that this can actually cause our teeth more harm than good. The acidity of the foods we eat can demineralize and weaken the tooth surface, making it more prone to decay, and scrubbing with a toothbrush can actually encourage this process. For the full article click here.