Top 4 Foods That Damage Kids' Teeth

 Children are as susceptible to marketing messages and the desire for convenience as adults are, especially when it comes to food. Dr. Jennifer McLeod and the staff at Newberg Family Dental, a dental practice in Newberg OR, challenge patients of all ages to avoid the following foods to help keep their kids’ teeth healthy! Toaster…

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Avoid These Christmas Foods for Healthier Teeth

Christmas is a lovely time of year, but it also surrounds us with holiday treats that are full of sugar and fat. Foods high in sugar are detrimental to our teeth and gums. Providing dental care in Newberg, Oregon, Dr. Jennifer McLeod reminds patients of all ages to try to avoid the following Christmas foods…

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Five "Healthy" Foods To Avoid

Before entering a grocery store, it’s important to remember that the bulk of foods lining the shelves are supplied by large corporations. These corporations have employed people whose job it is to sell that food to consumers. One popular trend for marketing food to sell is to call it “healthy.” This is not a new…

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How to Avoid Genetically Modified Foods

Francois Meehan via CompfightThere have been several stories in the news recently about genetically modified foods, also known as GMOs. Dr. Jennifer McLeod, a general dentist in Newberg, OR, takes a deep interest in the overall health of her patients, including what kinds of food they eat. Whether genetically modified or not, the quality of…

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Five Common Food Frauds

Newberg dentist Dr. Jennifer McLeod and her staff at Newberg Family Dental encourage patients of all ages to eat a healthy, balanced diet as part of good overall dental health. Consumers across the country in general – and in the Pacific Northwest specifically – have gotten pretty picky about what kinds of food they buy…

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