Charcoal: Should you brush your teeth with it?

Charcoal: Should you brush your teeth with it?

From perky beauty bloggers on your Facebook feed to cold-pressed juice cleanses, activated charcoal seems to be the new superfood. Believers claim it can cure a hangover, detox your body of impurities and whiten your teeth in as little as one use. But is this trendy...
National Gum Care Month with Dr. Beau Ulrich

National Gum Care Month with Dr. Beau Ulrich

September is National Gum Care Month and Casey Freelove of KAHI Radio sat down with Dr. Beau Ulrich of Auburn to discuss gum care. “As you get older, health conditions can have a huge affect on overall gum health, your teeth, and stability for the rest of your...
Beware Risky Charcoal Teeth Whitening Trend

Beware Risky Charcoal Teeth Whitening Trend

There is a growing trend to use activated charcoal to “naturally” whiten teeth. DIY teeth whitening methods are sweeping social media platforms where influencers like YouTube user Mama Natural readily and endorse others to brush their teeth with charcoal...
A Perfect Smile at Any Age

A Perfect Smile at Any Age

Though typically associated with “the growing years,” orthodontic braces are becoming increasingly common in those patients entering “the golden years.” Following the nationwide upward trend in plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures among patients over 65, more...