Category: Dental Health

What’s This About Seaweed?

Seaweed has been of pharmaceutical, industrial, and botanical interest for centuries. Its high nutrient content made it a popular food in Asian countries. The Japanese, Romans, and Chinese used it to treat medical issues. Seaweed is high in vitamin K, an important source of minerals, and is low in sodium. Recent research indicates that seaweed… Read more »

How to Make Your Teeth Stronger

There are several different things you can do throughout the day to enjoy better dental health besides just brushing and flossing your teeth. In fact, with the limited time most people actually spend brushing and flossing, what you do throughout the rest of the day might be an even bigger influence. Fortunately, you don’t have… Read more »

Bad Breath Basics For Babies

Does your baby have bad breath? It is a rare occurrence but it can happen. There are a variety of reasons a baby can develop bad breath. Some of the reasons are the same as why adults do, others are not. Your Gary Indiana dentist, Dr. Cain, provides dental services for children and adults. In… Read more »

Dental Terminology 101

Does dental terminology have you grinding your teeth? If so, you’re not alone. Dental terminology can be confusing. Find out how much you know about dental speak by taking your northwest Indiana dentist, Dr. Nicholas Cain’s true or false quiz, Dental Terminology 101, below.