Canker Sore TreatmentA canker sore is a common form of ulcer, or open sore, occurring in the mouth. It shows up as a white or yellow spot, surrounded by a bright red ring of irritation. Canker sores, also known as recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), are very painful, and can be brought on by viral infections, […]

Tooth Decay The enamel covering the part of a tooth above the gum line is the hardest tissue in the body. It is 95 percent mineral with a majority of calcium. Tooth decay, or cavities/caries, results when the enamel is dissolved by acids produced by bacteria living in the oral cavity, particularly streptococcus mutans and […]

Ear Infection Remedy Ear infections in children are physically painful for the child, and emotionally painful for the parent. There are some steps you can take to help prevent ear infections from occurring. Ear infections, or Acute Otitis Media, results when there is a buildup of fluid in the middle ear, behind the eardrum. Fluid […]

Xylitol Information Xylitol is a white crystalline sweetener that has been used in foods since the 1960s. It is a natural substance found in birch trees, corn, strawberries and plums. The human body also produces up to 15 grams per day. Xylitol is as sweet as regular sugar (sucrose) but contains 40 percent fewer calories. […]

Xylitol Information Xylitol is a white crystalline sweetener that has been used in foods since the 1960s. It is a natural substance found in birch trees, corn, strawberries and plums. The human body also produces up to 15 grams per day. Xylitol is as sweet as regular sugar (sucrose) but contains 40 percent fewer calories. […]

Dental Health Information Everyone knows that sweets are bad for your teeth, right? Well… While sugar (sucrose) is indeed a prime culprit in tooth decay and health problems, there is another sweetener that actually improves oral health, prevents decay and even strengthens tooth enamel. Xylitol is a naturally occuring sugar alcohol, or polyol, found in […]