by Legacy Dental | Jan 21, 2020 | Dental Facts, Dental Health
New year….new you! Once the calendar year changes, we feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Making goals for the upcoming year seems like a natural way to initiate self-improvement. One area that is often overlooked is our oral health, even though it’s one of...
by Legacy Dental | Sep 18, 2019 | Dental Facts, Dental Health
CAUSES: Bacteria- Enamel is dissolved by acid produced by bacteria in the presence of dietary carbohydrates. This bacteria, called Streptococcus mutans, digests carbohydrates from the host’s diet. The byproduct of this digestive process is an acid which pulls...
by Legacy Dental | Aug 13, 2019 | Dental Facts, Dental Health
Between television, internet, and word-of-mouth, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about activated charcoal toothpastes and their alleged ability to help whiten your teeth. Since having a bright, white smile is always attractive, you may have considered one of these...