What you need to know about xylitol.

What is Xylitol

Pure xylitol is a white crystalline substance that looks and tastes like sugar. It is a naturally occurring 5-carbon sugar alcohol found in many fruits and vegetables and produced in small amounts by the human body. It has the same sweetness as sugar (sucrose) but with 40% fewer calories and none of the negative tooth decay or insulin release effects of sugar. Xylitol also has a low glycemic index (7) and has little effect on blood sugar levels.

Xylitol is recommended by dentist, medical doctors, periodontists, pediatricians, and many health organizations and health professionals worldwide as a sweetener for anyone concerned with dental health, upper respiratory health, and sugar consumption, in general.

http://www.xlear.com/about-xylitol.aspx

If interested in purchasing any of the Xylitol products they are available in our office.

Can Good Oral Hygiene Save Your Life?

When you think of efforts that can stave off a heart attack or stroke, you don't immediately zero in on your teeth and gums. But a growing body of evidence says that what goes on in your mouth could harm the health of your heart and beyond. Find out why dodging the dentist can put your life at risk.When you think of efforts that can stave off a heart attack or stroke, you don't immediately zero in on your teeth and gums. But a growing body of evidence says that what goes on in your mouth could harm the health of your heart and beyond. Find out why dodging the dentist can put your life at risk.

Read about all the info here:

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/can-good-oral-hygiene-save-your-life

What is ClearCorrect?

ClearCorrect invisible braces are the clean and simple way to straighten your teeth so you can show off your smile!

Looking for an alternative to metal braces? ClearCorrect is the clear and simple choice. No wires. No brackets. Just clear, convenient comfort—every reason to smile.

With ClearCorrect, your dentist or orthodontist can straighten your teeth using a series of clear, custom, removable aligners. Each aligner moves your teeth just a little bit at a time until you eventually get straight teeth.

http://clearcorrect.com/

What's in Toothpaste?

 "Dentists and hygienists often recommend that patients use tartar-control toothpaste, particularly after a cleaning, to help prevent the build-up of tartar, which can lead to gum disease," says Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson William Kuttler, DDS. "But after using tartar-control toothpaste, about 10 to 20 percent of patients complain of tooth sensitivity, so we suggest they stop using it."

For more information about your teeth and what's in toothpaste,  please check out this website.

 www.knowyourteeth.com

What is Flouride? 

http://www.agd.org/public/oralhealth/Default.asp?IssID=303&Topic=F&ArtID=1248#body

Dental Herb Company® Products           

AT LAST!  Truly natural oral hygiene products made without alcohol, chemicals, sweeteners or preservatives.  These formulas contain herbs and essential oils which have been used for centuries to maintain healthy tissue.  Only pure and complete essential oils, not diluted or fractionated "flavorings" or chemically synthesized "active ingredients" are used.  These alcohol-free, botanical tinctures are made from organically grown or ecologically wildcrafted medicinal plants which contain an exceptionally high concentration of bioactives. They are superior to the lower quality extracts found in most commercial products (even other supposedly "natural" ones).

NON-STAINING - Dentists report there is no staining from the use of Dental Herb Company products.

ALCOHOL-FREE - These products are alcohol-free to protect your health.

ECONOMICAL - The dense concentration of these pure, high quality ingredients makes these products very cost-effective. A small amount goes a long way. You will find that the daily cost of DHCO products is actually less than most commonly sold prescription oral health medications.

Tooth & Gums Toothpaste - 4 oz. tube, very refreshing.  Once you've used this, it will be very hard to go back to toothpaste full of chemicals and artificial sweetner.  No sodium lauryl sulfate (foaming agent). 
Ingredients are calcium carbonate, deionized water, vegetable glycerine, titanium dioxide, sodium carrageenan, kaolin, gum cellulose, extracts of echinacea aungustofolia, echinacea purpurea, gotu kola, green tea, pure essential oils of peppermint, red thyme, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus globulus and lavender, plant saponins.  {Available for sale at our office}

Tooth & Gums Tonic Antiseptic Rinse - a highly concentrated blend of natural herbs and essential oils, extremely refreshing, keeps breath fresh for hours.  18 oz. bottle is approx. 2 months supply. 
Ingredients are deionized water, vegetable glycerine, extracts of echinacea aungustofolia, echinacea purpurea and gotu kola; pure essential oils of peppermint, red thyme, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus globulus and lavender, plant saponins.  {Available for sale at our office}

Tooth & Gums Under the Gum Irrigant - for use in a HydroFloss or Waterpik.  Very refreshing, your mouth feels really clean!
Ingredients are vegetable glycerine, extracts of echinacea aungustofolia, echinacea purpurea and gotu kola; pure essential oils of peppermint, red thyme, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus globulus and lavender, plant saponins. 

http://www.dentalherbcompany.com/