July 6th is International Kissing Day! According to Guinness World Records, the longest kiss lasted 58 hours, 35 minutes and 58 seconds. … [Read more...]
Top 5 Easter Treats Not Including the Chocolate Bunny!
Easter is right around the corner and that means the grocery aisles are filled with pastel peeps and jellybeans. If your kids are anything like mine, you’re having to deal with the longing looks of your little one and are tempted to cave when presented with a multi-pack of … [Read more...]
5 Holiday Treats that May Lead to Ho-Ho-Holes in Your Teeth
The old adage “too much of a good thing” is never more true than during the holiday season. There tends to be an overabundance of everything – especially sweet treats. While it’s impractical to suggest complete avoidance of holiday goodies, Delta Dental encourages moderation to … [Read more...]
Sugar Shockers
When we think of sugary sweets, we usually think of desserts like cookies, cakes or candy. However, high amounts of sugar can be found in some unlikely places, including low-fat snack foods, spaghetti sauces and canned fruit. Just because a food claims to be nutritional, doesn't … [Read more...]
Gum: Fact and Fiction
We all know that candy is bad for your teeth, right? Well, I hope so. It’s the sugar in candy that makes it bad for your teeth; therefore, gum should also be bad for your teeth, right? It’s true that sugar causes the natural bacteria in your mouth to eat away at the enamel on … [Read more...]