The Bountiful Dental Blog

When Do Kids Start Losing Teeth?

When Do Kids Start Losing Teeth?

For those of you who have children, you’re probably not alone in wishing they had come with an instruction manual. There are so many things to learn about caring for kids! While we can’t tell you how to deal with angsty teens, we’ve put together a short post about teeth that may help you out. Specifically about baby teeth.

Effects of Snacking and Sugars on Your Teeth

Effects of Snacking and Sugars on Your Teeth

Let’s start off by talking about some of the things that can harm your teeth. To begin with, our mouths are full of bacteria. It’s not your fault, although next time you drop a Pringles, perhaps don’t play the “five-second rule” game. The bacteria aren’t innately harmful, but they can become that way. The particular type of bacteria that causes cavities are called Streptococcus mutans.