When you begin searching for a dentist, you will likely notice that some hold the designation DDS while others are designated as DMD. It might also leave you wondering what these acronyms mean and how they impact your dental care. The answer is, both DDS and DMD mean that the dentist graduated from an accredited…
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Diabetes Affects Oral Health
Diabetes affects oral health! The American Diabetes Association estimates that 23.1 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes whether it be type 1, type 2, or gestational. At least another 7 million remain undiagnosed, and that doesn’t include the additional millions who are considered pre-diabetic. But what does diabetes have to do with oral health? Unfortunately, quite a lot.
Dark Chocolate and Your Teeth
Dark chocolate, yes or no? Dentists are not fans of candy, and that includes your No Pain, No Fear dentists, the Drs. Cancelliere at The Dentistry in Naples. The sugar in candy is the favorite food of bacteria that cause tooth decay! However, when it comes to chocolate, certain types may actually be good for…
The Way You Eat Fruit Matters
Fruit, our beautiful Naples, Florida citrus, is good for you. The way you eat fruit matters. When it comes to your teeth, some ways are worse than others! The way you eat fruit matters. Fruit is an essential element of a well-balanced, healthy diet. It is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and…
Monkeys Teach Their Young to Floss Teeth
Monkeys floss! They use strands of hair, and long-tailed macaques in Thailand demonstrate flossing technique to their young. It is surprising enough to learn that monkeys floss their teeth using strands of hair. But it’s even more astonishing to find out that that long-tailed macaques in Thailand not only floss, but also apparently demonstrate proper…
