Dental Health Blog.

We use our teeth to smile, chew, talk, and laugh, but you most likely didn't know these facts about your teeth: #1 Sour can be just as bad as sweet.  Sugar isn’t the only dental villain that undermines healthy teeth. Acidic, low-pH foods -- sour candy, soft drinks, fruit juices -- soften teeth. The result: enamel erosion and diminished tooth size. “Citric acid is the worst acid for your teeth,” says Martha Keels, DDS, chief of pediatric dentistry at Duke’s Children’s Hospital

Most Adults do not brush properly. This can lead to recession of the gums and missing areas of the teeth that need to be cleaned. (infographic courtesy of the ADA American Dental Association) #brushing #oralhealth #dentist #dental #sandiegodentist