Category
September 22, 2023
A smile is often the first thing we notice about someone. It’s a universal gesture that transcends language barriers. But beyond its social significance, a healthy smile plays a crucial role in our overall health. Our teeth do more than just help us chew our food or pronounce words clearly; they’re indicators of our body’s […]
Read Care for Your Teeth: Keep Smiling and Eating for a Lifetime
September 11, 2023
Reviewed by Richard Dawson, DMD — General & Implant Dentist, ICOI Fellow, Smile Science Dental Spa Why Fluoride Myths Spread So Easily Fluoride is one of the most studied substances in public health history, yet misinformation about it spreads readily because the science involves concepts that feel counterintuitive. The mineral that appears in trace amounts […]
Read The Truth About Fluoride: Debunking Myths
September 8, 2023
Reviewed by Richard Dawson, DMD — General & Implant Dentist, ICOI Fellow, Smile Science Dental Spa How Fluoride Works in the Mouth Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that strengthens tooth enamel and inhibits the bacteria responsible for decay. It works through two primary mechanisms: systemic incorporation during tooth development and topical remineralization after teeth […]
Read Fluoride in Dentistry: Healthcare Revolution or Toxic Trespasser?
September 6, 2023
Reviewed by Richard Dawson, DMD — General & Implant Dentist, ICOI Fellow, Smile Science Dental Spa Fluoride: Benefits and Risks Fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral, is found in varying quantities in the earth’s crust, water, and various foods. For decades, it has been celebrated for its dental benefits, specifically its role in preventing tooth decay. […]
Read Fluoride Toxicity: Too Much of a Good Thing?
September 4, 2023
Reviewed by Richard Dawson, DMD — General & Implant Dentist, ICOI Fellow, Smile Science Dental Spa The Discovery of Fluoride and Dental Health The story of fluoride in dentistry begins not with a planned experiment but with an observed anomaly. In the early 1900s, Frederick McKay, a young dentist who set up practice in Colorado […]
Read Fluoride Through The Years: A Dental Revolution
July 7, 2023
Reviewed by Richard Dawson, DMD — General & Implant Dentist, ICOI Fellow, Smile Science Dental Spa How Aging Changes Your Teeth and Mouth The mouth changes with age in ways that are predictable and, in many cases, manageable with the right preventive strategies. Understanding what to expect helps older adults stay ahead of problems rather […]
Read Aging and Oral Health: What You Should Know July 5, 2023
Reviewed by Richard Dawson, DMD — General & Implant Dentist, ICOI Fellow, Smile Science Dental Spa The 2016 Headline and What It Actually Said In 2016, a widely circulated Associated Press story reported that flossing lacked strong scientific evidence and had been quietly removed from federal dietary guidelines. The story was technically accurate but widely […]
Read Is Flossing Really Necessary? Unraveling the Truth.