Say cheese when it comes to your dental health

If you are said to have a cheesy smile, it’s not thought to be a compliment. Yet according to recent dental studies, cheese may just be the key ingredient to healthy teeth and a healthy smile as it can offer protection from acid erosion—the breakdown of enamel brought on by coffee, tea, wine, soda, and other similar drinks.

According to Academy of General Dentistry study, our mouths naturally have a slightly acidic pH. When we ingest things like coffee, soda, tea, etc. the pH level sinks even lower, potentially damaging the tooth enamel. Cheese dairy products, consumed shortly after or with these acidic food products create saliva. The saliva then acts as a neutralizing agent, restoring and even elevating the pH levels in our mouths.

Of course, the easiest way to protect your teeth from excess amounts of acids is to not drink soda, coffee, tea or any other thing that causes acid build-up. For most of us, that’s not terribly realistic. Fortunately, we’re learning more and more ways to minimize the impact of these acids. It certainly gives new meaning to cheesy smile and just saying cheese.

Cheese is not the only dairy product that has this impact. While cheese can restore and elevate pH levels for 30 minutes after consumption, milk and yogurt can have the same impact but for just 10 minutes.

Beyond creating saliva, cheese also contains teeth-strengthening casein phosphate. So cheese has the dual benefit of strengthening teeth and sustaining the color of your teeth.

The beauty of eating cheese for oral health is that you don’t have to eat a whole block of cheese to get this benefit. About a third of a slice of cheese creates enough saliva to minimize the acidity from a glass of wine you might have with dinner, especially if you nibble occasionally on the cheese during the course of your meal.

So when it comes to taking care of your teeth, just say cheese. 

Referral program goes south and north

"My wife and I just enjoyed a delicious meal at 42° North in Plymouth with the gift card you sent. While I was happy to refer my colleague to the Toothboss, the gift card was truly the icing on the cake. And the fact that I could use it at a restaurant just a few miles from my home was the cherry on top!”

J.D. Plymouth, MA

As you hopefully know, The Toothboss gives a $50 gift card to Stockholders for new patient referrals. You probably didn’t know that gift card can be used at Stockholders other two restaurants: 42° North in the Manomet section of Plymouth and the Inn at Bay Pointe in Quincy. So not only will referring a new patient to the Toothboss get you a fine meal at the South Shore’s finest steakhouse, but you can feast on some of the region’s finest seafood at other 42° North and Inn at Bay Pointe.

To be eligible, first say a lot of nice things about The Toothboss to family and friends (just kidding, but not really). You might be surprised how people respond to this and they will probably want to hear more. This may shock you, but not everybody loves their dentist. Then, direct them to our website or have them give us a call at 781-335-0604.

We ask every new patient how they heard about The Toothboss. If they mention your name and they become a regular patient, you will receive a $50 gift card that you can use at all three restaurants: Stockholders in Weymouth, 42° North in Plymouth and the Inn at Bay Pointe in Quincy.

Word-of-mouth is always the best advertising. So if you are happy with how we have treated your mouth, please spread the word.