Dr. Rafoth discusses different toothpastes and the links are: Nature's Gate Natural Toothpaste Tom 's of Maine Natural Toothpaste Crest Toothpaste Colgate Toothpaste Listerine Toothpaste [ Read More ]

A recent local news report on King5.com’s Healthlink, illustrates how serious the problem of dental decay is in children. It also shows a simple strategy for parents to reduce the risk of tooth decay in their kids: “Tooth decay is largely preventable, but it remains one of the most common diseases of childhood — five times as common as asthma, and seven times as common as hay fever, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC says 42% of children ages 2 to 11 have had cavities in baby teeth; 21% of those ages 6 to 11 have… [ Read More ]

Mouthwash is a great disinfectant tool when used with brushing and flossing. Swishing out your mouth with some mouthwash kills residual bacteria (biofilm) and washes out tiny food and drink particles, while leaving your mouth feeling refreshed and clean. Choosing the right mouthwash can be daunting. Alcohol-free is very important. Alcohol can cause dry mouth, which adds to bad breath & can cause sensitivity to the roots of teeth. Natural ingredients are best. In my experience, natural ingredients are really effective. One that’s really effective is Dental Herb Company's Tooth and Gums Tonic, available through dentists and online. When added to my… [ Read More ]

We’re discontinuing Crest toothpaste products in our practice, and recommending that our patients consider an alternative to the Crest line. With the recent public presentation of polyethylene particles in Crest toothpastes, we conducted our own study of the product information and ingredients in Crest products. We feel that polyethylene is an unsafe and unnecessary ingredient for our patients, and our environment. There are countless ecological and physiological consequences of increased concentrations of plastic particles. Promoting these Crest products would not be in the best interest of our patients’ health, or in the best interests of promoting a healthy planet. Update… [ Read More ]