Several articles were published recently telling people that they no longer needed to floss. Many dentists, including us, disagree with this. Some of the recent commotion points to the U.S. Government’s release of a revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which has previously contained a recommendation for flossing. The recommendation was removed in the 2015 version. […]
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What Causes Bad Breath?
Bad breath? We’ve all been there. Scientifically, it’s actually known as halitosis. But what causes it, and how can it be treated? Studies show that 80% of bad breath arises from an oral source, and it’s likely that your bad breath does, as well. Still, oral sources aren’t the only culprits. A comprehensive understanding of […]