What Does an Eating Disorder Do to Dental Health?
EATING DISORDERS can cause many kinds of damage to the body, including the teeth. Oral hygiene…
Follow These Sensitive Tooth Tips
1 IN EVERY 8 Americans (including kids) has sensitive teeth. To understand why, we’ll need…
No, Vaping Is Not a “Healthy Alternative.”
WE’VE BEEN HEARING for decades how dangerous smoking is to many aspects of our health. As dental…
Happy TMJ Awareness Month!
OUR JAWS GET a pretty constant workout between all the talking, chewing, and yawning we do, but those simple activities…
Don’t Take Dental Advice From TikTok!
UNLESS THE DENTIST is an active TikTok user, it’s not a good idea to get dental health advice from social media. We’ve noticed a lot of…
What Myths Has Modern Dentistry Debunked?
FOR AS LONG AS there have been people, there has been tooth decay, but people in past civilizations didn’t..
Prevention is Key: Everything You Need to Know About Kids’ Cavities
As a parent, one of your main concerns is keeping your child healthy. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, dental health can easily take a backseat to other pressing matters. While most parents know that their kids should brush their teeth twice a day, floss, and consume less sugar, few discuss the […]
Understanding Children’s Tooth Fillings: What Parents Should Know
As a parent, taking care of your child’s dental health is crucial to their overall well-being. One common dental procedure that children might require is tooth filling. Tooth fillings are used to treat cavities, and damaged, or decayed teeth and restore their strength and function. As a parent, it’s natural to have questions and concerns […]
The Rotten Teeth of Shakespeare’s Time
WE CAN SEE a hint of the state of dental health in Shakespeare’s England from a sonnet in which he describes his lady love’s reeking breath. The…
Smile More to Boost Your Health!
YOU PROBABLY HEARD the line “it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown” when you were growing up, but…