1. Chewing on Ice: It's naturally sugar-free, so you might think ice is harmless. Not so – munching on ice can chip or even crack your teeth. Next time you get the urge for ice, chew some sugarless gum instead.
2. Playing sports with no mouthguard: Whether you play football, work out at the gym, or play any other contact sport, protect your teeth with a mouthguard... more

Twins in the same household tend to eat the same things & share routines, making them excellent research subjects. In one twin study for example, when researchers added flossing to only one of each set of twins' homecare routines, the flossing twin's cavity-causing bacteria, periodontal (gum) disease, and gum bleeding were significantly reduced. This confirms the importance of flossing in addition to daily brushing of the teeth & tongue, but it's the more serious complications that can... more

If you and your family are living life on the run--or on the freeway--try a low-cal, affordable, nutritious snack. It's an ideal way to get a quick energy pickup without spills or container cleanup.

Here's what apples offer...

1. Pectin: is a soluble fiber that helps maintain your digestive system and lowers blood pressure, glucose levels, and LDL (bad cholesterol).
2. Quercetin: is a flavonoid which may reduce the risks of cancers and free radical damage implicated in age-related health problems... more

From The Huffington Post:

A Tel Aviv University team excavating a cave in central Israel said teeth found in the cave are about 400,000 years old and resemble those of other remains of modern man, known scientifically as Homo sapiens, found in Israel. Read more...

Properly aligned teeth extend far beyond a confident smile, straightening your teeth can actually give you healthier teeth and gums, easier cleaning and overall health. What do you think are the biggest benefits of a straight smile?

Having properly aligned teeth can help improve your overall dental health. Invisalign gently and gradually moves teeth into proper position. Invisalign aligners are removable which makes teeth cleaning easier compared to cleaning teeth with wired braces... more

Tongue-splitting is a type of body modification in which your tongue is split into two pieces, creating a "forked" appearance. Tongue-splitting can interfere with your speech, chewing or swallowing. That may seem like a mere inconvenience until you consider that tongue-splitting may also cause:

• Infection, pain and swelling
• Increased saliva flow
• Nerve damage
• Numbness
• Loss of taste
• Difficulty speaking