A Sour Smile Is Not A Happy Smile -- Dr. Jerry Dunn

It’s no secret that sweet, sugary candies and drinks have an adverse effect of the health of your smile, but what about sour or tart candies? We at Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas thought you might want to know what kind of an effect does eating or drinking something sour have on my smile?

Recent research from the Minnesota Dental Association suggests that the amount of acid in sour candies is enough to eat away at tooth enamel and cause cavities. Here are a few souring facts about sour candies, and some helpful tips on how to protect your teeth from Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas(even if you cannot give up sour candies all together).

Facts

-Sour candies can be very acidic, and may actually burn the gums and cheeks, while weakening and wearing down the enamel on your teeth. (Check the acid levels in some of your favorite candies)

-It can take almost 20 minutes for the acid in sour candies to become neutral. Holding the acid in your mouth by sucking on sour hard candies or chewing sour gummies can keep the acid active for more than 20 minutes.

-The acid in sour candies can cause cavities and severe tooth decay.

Protect your teeth

-Limit the amount of sour candies that you eat on a daily basis, and if you do indulge, remember not to suck or chew on sour candies for long periods of time.

-After eating sour candies, rinse your mouth out with water, drink milk, or eat a couple slices of cheese. This will help neutralize the acid in your mouth (wait at least one hour before brushing your teeth with toothpaste, as this can actually increase the effects of acid on your teeth)

-If tooth erosion has already begun, ask your dentist about ways you can help reduce sensitivity and continue to protect your teeth.

Hope this helps! From Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas.

Check Out This Fun New Quiz We Have At Dr. Dunn's Office

Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas wants to know, where does all that soda pop go?

On average, the typical person consumes over 50 gallons of soda pop per year! The amount of acid and sugar found in a can of soda can cause serious tooth decay and lead to cavities, gum disease, and even tooth loss!

We at Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas know that you don’t want to lose your teeth, so take the soda pop quiz, presented by the Minnesota Dental Association, and learn more about how to keep your smile healthy.

It’s a fun interactive quiz, so enjoy! From Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas.

Granny Globetrotters' Star Is Patient of Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas

Few dental practices can boast the kind of patient representation we have here at Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas, including Basketball Star Betty G.. We are so proud of Betty who, at 85 yrs. young, has become a "smokin’ hot" basketball player! Betty recently competed in the "Texas Senior Games" and won the Free Throw Contest by sinking an outstanding 7 out of 24 shots! She also led her “80 and older” team, the "Granny Globetrotters," to a decisive victory over their younger “65 and up” competitors the "Timberwolves", during a three minute exhibition performance at the Dallas Mavericks game!

So Congratulations Betty, from Dr. Dunn and staff!

Instant Smile Makeover-By Reservation Only! Don’t miss this!

At Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas, we are planning an extraordinary Wine and Cheese Event on Friday evening, May 29th, at 6:30 PM. With the help of the cosmetic smile artists at Summit Dental lab, we are prepared to do “10” instant smile makeovers, at no charge to you, so you will see the possibilities of how beautiful your smile can be! Just think… you can actually try on a brand new smile!

Your new smile will be a temporary and easily removable overlay you can wear home right away and show off to your family and friends. If you have ever dreamed of having a whiter, perfect or more youthful smile, this is a great opportunity to see first hand the difference a new smile can make for you.

Due to the magnitude of this offer, we have limited the reservations to the first "10" that respond, and we still have room for two more candidates.

Just call Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas to make your reservation, and we will set aside 10 minutes in the next few weeks for you to stop by at your convenience and allow us to take the necessary impressions. Bring your spouse or bring a friend, the artists at Summit Dental lab will craft and prepare a beautiful new “slip on smile” that will be ready for its unveiling while you enjoy wine, hors d'oeuvres and conversation with friends.

Don’t miss this exclusive offer to try on a brand new smile. Make your reservation today at Advanced Dental Care of Las Colinas!