Join Us for a Braces History Lesson!
ORTHODONTICS DATES BACK all the way to at least 400 BC. In Rome, Aulus Cornelius Celsus theorized that teeth could…
What Causes Tooth Infections?
THE ADA IDENTIFIES tooth decay, gum disease, and a cracked tooth as causes of tooth infections. Each one…
Caring for Our Eye Health As We Age
Our eyesight, among many other things, tends to change as we get older.
How Do Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities?
AS A PARENT, maybe you spend a lot of your time worrying about whether your child’s teeth will develop cavities. Obviously, it’s…
Braces-Wearers: Follow These Daily Tips!
CONSIDERING HOW IMPORTANT our oral health is, we should all be happy to spend just four total minutes a day brushing…
Your Pre-Op Checklist for Root Canal Therapy
IF YOU HAVE endodontic therapy coming up soon, especially if it’ll be your first time at an endodontist’s office, we…
Costume Contacts: Sourcing and Safety
Costume contact lenses are often a cool and spooky way to upgrade a Halloween costume or cosplay outfit.
How Do We Find the Right Toothpaste?
THERE ARE SO many choices of toothpaste in our grocery stores. With an…
How Often Do We Need Eye Exams?
Most dentists will recommend a cleaning and dental exam twice a year, but how often do we need our eyes checked?
Weird Dental History Highlight: “Tooth Worms”
PEOPLE HAVE BEEN getting cavities as long as there have been people, and people before modern dentistry had some strange theories…