Archive for January, 2013

19 Habits That Wreck Your Teeth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from WEB MD “It’s natural and sugar free, so you might think ice is harmless…” See full article on WEB MD Commentary: It is kind of fun – crunching on ice – particularly for the ice you get from certain fast food vendors – but it does have an […]

Toothbrush shuts down world’s busiest airport

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Dr. Bicuspid “A passenger’s electric toothbrush is being blamed for a security alert that wreaked havoc at Hartsfield-Jackson airport in Atlanta…” See full article on Dr. Bicuspid Commentary: The warning is “traveler beware” if you travel with a bettery operated toothbrush.  One turned on by accident in someone’s […]

Bone-Builders for Milk-Haters

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Everyday Health – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Nedrai “Whether you’re lactose intolerant or just detest the taste of milk, you can still get the calcium and vitamin D you need by eating certain foods…” See full article on Everyday Health Commentary: If you can’t stand the taste […]

The Quest For The Perfect Toothbrush

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from National Public Radio “According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website, as of Christmas Day there were 138 patents with the word toothbrush in the title issued this year. 138!” See full article on National Public Radio Commentary: With some consumer products we see constant change.  Computers […]

7 Health Problems Your Dentist Can Spot

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Everyday Health ““You’ve got a cavity.” Ouch — no one likes to get bad news in the dentist’s chair. But good dental health is a reflection of good health overall — and how well you take care of your teeth may reflect how well you take care of […]

Caffeinated coffee may reduce oral cancer risk

Coffee and Your Health Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Dr Bicuspid – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – epSOS.de “People who drank more than four cups of caffeinated coffee per day were at about half the risk of death of these often fatal cancers compared with those who only occasionally or who never drank […]

10 Soda Alternatives

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Everyday Health “The health dangers of soda are not new… Isn’t it about time you and your family kicked the soda habit?…” See full article on Everyday Health Commentary: This is a great idea.  Try out something new instead of the sugary sodas you or your family may […]

Dieters, Beware of ‘Healthy’ Drinks Loaded With Sugar

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Everyday Health “British consumers are seriously misjudging how much sugar some drinks contain, and it’s adding up to thousands of extra calories each week, a new study finds…” See full article on Everyday Health Commentary: According to this article, consumption of sugared soda drinks has increased by 500 percent […]

8 Remedies for Everyday Aches and Pains

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Everyday Health “Even if you take every possible precaution, you’re going to experience life’s little aches and pains every once in a while…” See full article on Everyday Health Commentary: Pain is nature’s way of letting you know that an injury is occuring or will occur so it […]

How can I keep my mouth healthy as I get older

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Ask Doctor K “As I age, what can I do to keep my mouth healthy?…” See full article on Ask Doctor K Commentary: Like the rest of your body, your mouth suffers from the impact of aging.   Age increases the incidence of dental decay, gum disease, infections and […]