Dental Materials

Does my child need braces? Here’s all the information you need about orthodontia for your child – so you can make an informed decision.

How do Dentists keep Mercury out of our water supply? This is the third article in a series about dental amalgams. Read about the History of Dental Amalgams. The second in the series is Proper Use and Safety of Amalgams. How do Dentists keep Mercury out of our water supply? What about other metals? What […]

This is part two in a three-part series about Amalgams.  If you missed the first one, about the surprisingly fascinating history of Amalgams, click here. The proper use and safety of dental amalgams – when they should and should not be used for your child. Dental Amalgams remain the best choice to fill dental caries […]

This is the first in a series of three articles about dental amalgams. In this article, we’ll focus on the history of dental amalgams – and how modern-day versions barely resemble what was used in ancient China. Li Yuan had a toothache. As Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty in 618 AD, Li Yuan belonged […]

Fluoride scare tactics online – separating fact from fiction Over the last couple of months, we’ve shared with you some interesting facts about Fluoride – from its origins to its fascinating discovery as a preventive for dental decay. This month, we’ll talk about the scare tactics and the facts surrounding Fluoridated water.  Fluoride has been […]

What are the benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water? How did the use of Fluoride in drinking water first begin?  A town filled with brown teeth In 1901, a young dentist named Frederick McKay opened his first practice in Colorado Springs, CO.  He was shocked to find a huge number of people with dark […]

Fluoride – What is it and Where Does it Come From? The use of Fluoride and your child’s oral health.  This is part one of a three-part series about Fluoride.  We’ll cover everything from what it is and where it comes from to how it is added to our water and oral health products, as […]

Is there BPA in my child’s fillings? BPA (Bisphenol A) has been in the news quite often recently.  Large doses used in experiments showed it had an adverse effect on brain and sexual development.  Environmental groups asked the FDA to ban BPA from use in the United States.  It has been blamed for a variety […]

You may have seen the ingredient Xylitol in sugarless gum, candy, or other foods your child likes to eat. It is even an ingredient in some toothpastes and mouthwashes. How much do you know about it?  Are artificial sweeteners safe for my child?  Xylitol is a polyalcohol (or sugar alcohol), which adds sweetness to many […]