3 Ways Candy Can Actually Protect Your Teeth
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3 Ways Candy Can Actually Protect Your Teeth

Cavities, Oral Health

3 Ways Candy Can Actually Protect Your Teeth

We know that sugar is the leading cause of cavities. Simple carbohydrates like sugar feed oral bacteria, which grow and excrete acid that attacks your tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is very strong, but it’s vulnerable to acid attack. The acid first removes minerals from teeth, then creates holes in ...

By Harriman Family Dental|January 23rd, 2019|Cavities, Oral Health|

5 Reasons to Prioritize a Smile Makeover This Fall
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5 Reasons to Prioritize a Smile Makeover This Fall

Cavities, Gum Disease, Health, Smile Makeover

5 Reasons to Prioritize a Smile Makeover This Fall

If you are unhappy with your smile, you might have been considering a smile makeover for a while. If that’s the case, maybe now’s the time to stop thinking about it and finally do it. And there’s no time like autumn, especially early autumn, to get your smile makeover. Here’s why now ...

By Harriman Family Dental|September 27th, 2018|Cavities, Gum Disease, Health, Smile Makeover|

Are All Sugars Bad for Your Teeth?
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Are All Sugars Bad for Your Teeth?

Cavities, Hygiene

Are All Sugars Bad for Your Teeth?

We know that sugar is bad for our teeth, but does this mean that all sugars lead to cavities, or are some natural sugars safe to eat? While added sugars are the worst for your teeth, all sugars can contribute to tooth decay. It’s especially important not to be fooled into thinking ...

By Harriman Family Dental|June 7th, 2018|Cavities, Hygiene|