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Why You Should Never Take Antacids for Digestive Reflux

Americans spend a whopping $ 13 billion a year on over-the-counter (OTC) antacids (acid neutralizers) and prescription proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are the most popular antireflux medications on the market.1 It’s estimated that over 27% of Americans are taking antacids, and more than 15% are on PPIs.2,3 PPI drugs like Nexium, Prevacid and Prilosec… Read More »

Should Your Child Get That Root Canal?

If your dentist tells you that you or your child needs a root canal, think carefully before accepting. A root canal, also known as a pulpotomy, is a procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp from your tooth. The empty root is then cleaned out and filled with a rubber-like material. A crown or filling… Read More »