8 Amazing Things You Didn't Know About Teeth

Discovery News put a little compilation of 8 amazing things you didn't know about your teeth. For the full details and to check out the full article click here. 

1. Straight teeth could help you ace an interview.
2. A dog's mouth is cleaner than yours!
3. Tooth enamel is the hardest thing in your body.
4. You could fill a swimming pool with your saliva.
5. Athletes are prone to cavities.
6. Chocolate is good for your teeth (dark chocolate, that is).
7. Wisdom teeth may be disappearing!
8. Cavities are the most chronic disease in children. 

Happy Friday,

Dr. Lynda Tran
KaiDentistry.com

Have It All with Xylitol

October brings to mind harvest, pumpkins and CANDY! With Halloween just around the corner, I wanted to highlight an awesome sweetner you might have heard of already: Xylitol. A few quick notes about this amazing, natural product:

• Regular use of xylitol has been shown to reduce dental plaque - the first stage of cavity development, tartar formation, and tooth staining.
• Xylitol gum or mints used 3-5 times per day (total of 5 grams) is considered optimal. 
• Use of xylitol immediately after meals is the most effective at reduction of plaque and limiting contact time of sugar on teeth.
• For more on xylitol: Xylitol Fact Sheet

Happy October,

Dr. Lynda Tran

KaiDentistry.com