Maybe you’ve seen it as an ingredient in your sugar-free chewing gum. Or maybe Dr. Chowning recommended it as a sugar substitute for you. You might have seen it advertised as a “magic” ingredient in some oral care products. Here’s what you really need to know about xylitol. What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a natural […]
Xylitol is slowly making its way to the top of the list of sugar alternatives and sweeteners for people trying to cut back on sugar intake. Lowering sugar consumption is good for your entire body, not just your teeth. Of course, dentists have always urged people to limit the amount of sugar they eat or […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It could also be the sweetest. Are you like Buddy the Elf? “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.” While we love Buddy and that beloved Christmas movie, we’re not so sure about his nutritional advice. […]
At Timberlake Dental, we understand that not all people have the same dental problems. Because of our unique, individualized approach to risk management in dental care, we often give our patients specific recommendations for dental products that improve oral health in a specific area of risk. We strongly believe that each person should use a […]
It would not be a stretch to say that every single person has experienced bad breath at some point in his or her life. We are all susceptible to “morning breath” or “garlic breath”, which are neither surprising nor difficult to fix. Many people suffer from persistent bad breath which seems difficult to cure. As with […]
