Dental Benefits of Licorice Root
Research has shown that licorice root is effective in fighting cavities and gingivitis. In fact, many all-natural toothpastes contain licorice root.
How to Relieve a Toothache
Here are some things you can do to provide some temporarily relieve your toothache until you can be seen by a professional.
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Tooth decay in your child's mouth causes just as much pain and discomfort as tooth decay in your own mouth, so be sure to practice good oral hygiene habits with your kids.
Effect of Drug Use on Teeth
Many drugs – prescription, herbal and illegal – can cause tooth damage. Estimates suggest that about 40 per cent of people take at least one type of medicine that could cause tooth damage
Human Tooth Decay vs. Animal Tooth Decay
"Dr. Alpan, my dog doesn't brush her teeth and they are just fine. Why do I have to brush mine?"
Pass the Cheese Please!
A new research study in Japan just concluded that "augmented calcium intake may affect mineralization of teeth among fetuses, thereby leading tooth enamel to become highly acid-immune and subsequently resilient to dental caries."
Is there something in my teeth?
Tooth decay is the one of the most common diseases [...]
Warning: Failure to Floss May Lead to Death
Okay, that may be a little extreme. However, there is [...]
Larchmont Braces Doctor Recommends Orthodontist
Larchmont braces expert Dr. David Alpan sheds light on choosing between an orthodontic specialist and a dentist for orthodontic treatment.