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Sport drinks, like Gatorade and Powerade, are popular for both children and adults. Many sport drinks contain electrolytes and vitamins that are helpful to maintain energy during sporting activities. Others prefer tasty sports drinks as an alternative to water to stay hydrated during warm weather. While sport drinks do have benefits, many overlook the negative…
Read Full ArticleJune is Oral Health Month and now is great time to refresh your oral health. Good oral health goes beyond just a white smile and fresh breath. Maintaining your oral health not only prevents tooth decay and gum disease but poor dental health increases the risk of other health concerns such as cardiovascular and systemic…
Read Full ArticleSummer is approaching and temperatures are warming up! A great way to avoid the heat is by enjoying an ice-cold snack. While these snacks may be refreshing, not all summer snacks are the best for your oral health.
Read Full ArticleModern dentistry recommends that we strive to keep our natural teeth healthy for as long as possible for the best quality of life. With the advance of new technology in the dental field and improved standards of oral health in recent years, we are retaining our natural teeth longer than ever before.
Read Full ArticleContrary to everything you learned as a child, chewing gum (the right kind) can actually reduce tooth decay! Raleigh, NC Dentist Dr. Lee Allen recommends only sugar free gum that has the ADA seal of approval on the label.
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