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…
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…
How Do We Find the Right Toothpaste?
THERE ARE SO many choices of toothpaste in our grocery stores. With an…
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…
Your Prescriptions and Your Oral Health
MOST MEDICATIONS come with a list of possible side effects, including side effects that impact oral health. These side…
When Is Thumbsucking a Problem?
A PACIFIER OR THUMB/finger-sucking habit that lasts beyond the toddler years can have a negative impact on a child’s…
Why Aren’t Teeth Always Straight?
THE BENEFITS OF having straight teeth are many. Studies indicate that people with straight teeth are seen as more…