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Pucker Power

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What does your toothpaste have in common with the tannins in red grapes, certain berries, citrus fruit skins and vinegar? They all cause a dry or puckering mouth feel. This can range from sour or bitter to sharply caustic. These chemicals are often referred to as an astringent. Besides ingredients to clean our teeth and […]

Are You One of the 30-Percenters?

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Flossing has long been considered an important ritual to maintain optimum oral hygiene. However, experts observe that only about 30 percent of us floss on a daily basis. Those who don’t floss conveniently point to studies that show little scientific evidence that flossing makes a difference. Yet, common sense suggests that disturbing the bacteria and […]