Topic: oral health

America’s Teeth Are Rotting, Probably Because Dental Care Is For Rich White People

America's Teeth Are Rotting, Probably Because Dental Care Is For Rich White People

Something is rotten in the United States–our teeth. According to a report released today by the CDC, 20% of Americans have untreated cavities. And if you’re a minority or you’re living in poverty, that rate can be twice as even higher. But it’s not because Americans are lazy, or even because our diets are rich in sugar (though that doesn’t help)–it’s because dental care is really, really expensive. In fact, about a third of Americans have trouble accessing oral health care. More »

Red Bull Gives You Wings; Rots Your Teeth Out

Red Bull Gives You Wings; Rots Your Teeth Out

Red Bull may give you energy, wings, and even liquid courage (when properly combined), but a new study says that in return, it’ll rot your teeth right out of your head. Researchers say that drinking sports and energy drinks is essentially “like bathing your teeth in acid”—and can permanently wear off tooth enamel. This is especially bad news for teens, 30 to 50% of whom consume energy drink, and 62% of whom drink at least one sports drink per day. More »

Pimp My Health: 6 Ways To Instantly Improve Your Teeth and Oral Health

Pimp My Health: 6 Ways To Instantly Improve Your Teeth and Oral Health

This week on Pimp My Health, we’re going to pimp your mouth! Sure, we all know about the importance of brushing and flossing, but are we really taking great care of our teeth and mouth? Poor oral health habits can not only lead to things like bad breath and cavities, but it can lead to gum disease, tooth loss and even cardiovascular disease and cancer. Advanced gum disease affects up to 12% of our population, one-quarter of adults over the age of 65 have tooth loss, and 7,800 people die from oral cancers each year. To prevent this from happening to you, we pulled together six simple tips to improve your oral health. Take a look: More »