The Ways Medicine Affects Oral Health
EVERY MEDICATION COMES with a list of potential side effects. Sometimes those side…
Dentures Through History
TOOTH LOSS HAS BEEN a problem people have had to deal with all throughout history, and false teeth have…
Daily Habits That Harm Our Teeth
OUR TOOTH ENAMEL holds the distinction of being the hardest substance in our bodies — even harder than…
What Causes Crooked Teeth?
WHY DO ADULT TEETH come in crooked so often even though baby teeth always seem to be straight? It turns out that a number of different…
Common Toothbrush Mistakes To Avoid
MAINTAINING GOOD DENTAL health isn’t just about the quantity of your brushing — it’s also about the quality. There are several mistakes many…
Dental Scaling And Root Planing: The Basics
ROUTINE PROFESSIONAL DENTAL cleanings by your dental hygienist include scaling, or the careful removal of plaque and tartar from around…
How Does Swimming Affect Teeth?
HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED any extra sensitivity in your teeth after a fun afternoon swimming? You aren’t imagining things, though it usually…
What Are Those White Spots On My Teeth?
THERE ARE A LOT of things that can leave stains on our teeth, and stains can come in many…
How Braces Work
WE ALL KNOW THAT braces shift misaligned teeth into their proper position over time, but have you ever wondered exactly how…
How Clean Is Your Tongue?
“BRUSH YOUR TEETH for two full minutes twice a day, and floss your teeth once a day.” You’ve probably lost count of how…