Archive for October, 2015

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from medicalnewstoday.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Moyan Brenn “It is well known that sugar consumption is a leading cause of dental caries. Bacteria in the mouth can feed off of certain sugars, producing plaque containing acids that remove minerals from the outer enamel of the tooth.” See full […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from webmd.com – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Renzelle Mae Abasolo “Phosphorus-rich foods such as meat, poultry, fish, milk and eggs help to strengthen your teeth and contain valuable protein. These foods also help protect and rebuild your tooth enamel.” See full article on  webmd.com Commentary:   As stated in the article, Fruits, veggies, meat […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from celiac.nih.gov – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Riccardo Cuppini “Celiac disease manifestations can extend beyond the classic gastrointestinal problems, affecting any organ or body system. One manifestation—dental enamel defects—can help dentists and other health care providers identify people who may have celiac disease and refer them to a gastroenterologist. For some people […]