What are prebiotics? The official definition of prebiotics is, “a non-digestible food ingredient that promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines.” A simpler way to think of them is as food for probiotics. Probiotics are the, “…beneficial microorganisms in the intestines.” By feeding probiotics, prebiotics are helping them thrive and promoting the overall […]
Read MoreProbiotics and Oral Health: What Dentists Should Know
As more research about probiotics and their connection to oral health comes out, it will be important for dentists to stay informed on the subject so they can better serve their patients. What are probiotics? The human body is made up of trillions of live microorganisms. Among these microorganisms, are things like bacteria and yeast. […]
Read MoreConvincing Your Patients to Care About Their Oral Health
In an article by the staff at Mayo Clinic, oral health is described as, ‘the window to your overall health.’ As humans, our mouth, teeth, and gums are full of bacteria. While most of this bacteria is harmless, it can become harmful to both the oral region and other areas of the body if not […]
Read More3 Easy Ways to Help Patients with Dental Anxiety
According to an article by Colgate, approximately 9-15% of Americans avoid going to the dentist. The primary reason – fear and dental anxiety. To think about it another way, 9-15% of America equates to about 30 to 40 million people. That’s a lot of patients who aren’t going to the dentist regularly, and who don’t […]
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