About half of Americans age
30 and above suffer from a certain degree of periodontal disease, according to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As this population reaches 65 or
above, the rate of gum disease
incident is expected to soar to 70 percent. That’s an alarmingly huge
number, considering the complications of such a disease.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
How Does Coffee Stain Your Teeth?
Your
teeth is made of enamel, the hardest tissue in the body. Despite its hardness,
enamel is, in fact, a porous material. It has millions of microtubules or pores
that can harbor stains from food and beverages, producing a dark or yellowish
shade. Coffee, in particular, is among the most common types of drink that can
stain your teeth. Here’s how coffee can give your teeth a dark shade:
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