http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2013/02/18/3691558.htm

DIET AND TOOTH DECAY

Bacteria that causes dental disease became more apparent as farming was introduced and even more so after the industrial revolution. 

Has the change in our diets since the past really affected the amount of decay we are now experiencing in our mouths today?  

The link above has an article in which a study was done that does prove this information, feel free to click on it and read more about this.

If you have any questions regarding tooth decay and you over all dental health our staff here at Metro Dental Care would be more then happy to answer those questions for you.

X-rays and Radiation 

 http://www.physics.isu.edu/radinf/dental.htm

Many people think that dental x-rays can be harmful due to radiation and some even refuse to have them done due to this scare. However with technology being as far as it has come there is not a lot of radiation that is being given off when taking a dental x-rays.

When flying in an airplane you are being exposed to amounts of radiation which can be more then the amount you are exposed to while having dental x-rays done.

Attached above is a link to an article regarding radiation and dental x-rays feel free to read it and if you have any questions about this topic our friendly staff at Metro Dental will be happy to help and answer any questions you may have to the best of our knowledge.