Find expert answers to your health questions

Colgate

Our Mission

For answers to your oral care questions and world-class products you can trust for your family, Colgate offers over one hundred years experience in the dental care field and a global team of top oral care professionals. Dr. William DeVizio, a licensed dentist and Colgate-Palmolive Vice-President for Dental Clinical Research, serves as your personal oral health expert on Sharecare.

Activity

  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How does oral health affect the body?
    A growing body of research suggests that your oral health can have a profound effect on your body's...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Does thick saliva indicate anything?
    Thick saliva may simply be due to the fact that you're not drinking enough water. It may also be a...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What causes oral health problems?
    Most medical and dental experts agree that the primary cause of oral health problems is inadequate...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What could cause pain in my upper mouth?
    Upper mouth pain can be caused by a number of medical issues from a toothache or sore throat to...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    What are the effects of alcohol in mouthwash?
    Some studies indicate a link between oral cancer and mouthwashes containing alcohol, but other...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Does mouth cancer run in families?
    A family history of cancer increases your risk of developing mouth cancer. If you smoke, you are at...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How does fluoride prevent tooth decay?
    Fluoride treatments help strengthen teeth and also are a barrier against further decay.  When...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How does dieting affect my teeth?
    Chronic dieting may cause vitamin deficiencies, especially deficiencies in vitamin B12 and calcium....  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How much calcium do women need for healthy bones and teeth?
    The recommended intake of calcium for women is:• 9-18 years: 1,300 mg  • 19-50...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Can eating pickles and yogurt cause tooth erosion?
    Pickles and yogurt are among the common foods that contain high amounts of acid. When you eat them,...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    How does fluoride prevent tooth decay?
    Fluoride treatments help strengthen teeth and also are a barrier against further decay.  When...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Are there any risks associated with fluoride use?
    There are few reported risks associated with fluoride use when taken in normal daily recommended...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Can Vitamin D and calcium help with oral health?
    Some research suggests that both vitamin D and calcium are needed to reduce the destruction of...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Can Vitamin D and calcium help with oral health?
    Some research suggests that both vitamin D and calcium are needed to reduce the destruction of...  Full Post
  • De Vizio, DMD
    De Vizio, DMD of Colgate answered:
    Can Vitamin D and calcium help with oral health?
    Some research suggests that both vitamin D and calcium are needed to reduce the destruction of...  Full Post