by AxuraMS | Sep 14, 2022 | Curiosities
If sugar is bad for your teeth (and your health in general) there is a substitute for it that not only has a much lower caloric intake but even has positive effects on your teeth: we are talking about xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that has...
by AxuraMS | Sep 13, 2022 | Curiosities
Why is fluoride important for dental health and caries prevention? Enamel is the outer coating of teeth: it is harder than bone and is made of calcium and phosphate; saliva is also loaded with calcium and phosphate and "wets" the teeth to...
by AxuraMS | Sep 7, 2022 | Curiosities
What is toothpaste made of? We use it every day and know that it helps our teeth and gums stay healthy, but we often don't know what ingredients are in toothpaste-let's take a look at the most common ones together! 🦷 FluorideOnly the...
by AxuraMS | Sep 6, 2022 | Curiosities
Chewing gum yes or chewing gum no? The answer is-it depends! In fact, it all depends on the type of gum chewed: if we choose a gum rich in sugar, the consequences for the teeth can be very negative. As we know, sugar is one of the...
by AxuraMS | Jul 3, 2022 | Curiosities
According to recent estimates, about 1 billion toothbrushes are thrown in the trash each year in the United States alone-imagine how much the number grows if we take into account not only the U.S., but the whole world! Most of these...
by AxuraMS | Jun 14, 2022 | Curiosities
Why do certain foods or drinks have the ability to stain our teeth indelibly? There are particular chemical compounds called chromogens that give certain foods and drinks their strong color; other foods, however, contain compounds called...