IDA GRAY WAS BORN in Clarksville, Tennessee in 1867. She became an orphan when…
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MENTAL HEALTH AND physical health are tied together in ways we don’t always expect. That even…
Read MoreOral Health Goal: Cut Sugar Intake in Half
SUGAR GOES BY MANY NAMES and hides where we’d least expect it. Molasses and…
Read MoreWhat Causes Tooth Sensitivity?
IT CAN BE DIFFICULT to get any enjoyment out of a cozy mug of hot cocoa if every…
Read MoreDental Health: Men Vs. Women
MEN AND WOMEN have a lot in common, but they face significantly different challenges…
Read MoreWait, Radioactive Toothpaste Was a Thing?
RADIATION AND THE harm it can do to humans wasn’t well understood in the early years after it was discovered. There were all kinds of exciting radioactive products for the public to buy, from radioactive water jugs to children’s toys to butter to…toothpaste. Thorium Toothpaste in 1920s Germany A hundred years ago, the German company Auergesellschaft produced Doramad, a toothpaste …
Read MoreThe Fascinating History of Fluoride
THE ONE INGREDIENT a tube of toothpaste must contain to earn the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance is fluoride. (And, conversely, it must NOT contain sugar.) Fluoride is also added in trace amounts to drinking water to help keep our teeth healthy and strong. We’ve been relying on fluoride like this for decades, and the history of it is …
Read MoreHow Do Veneers Work?
Dental veneers are one of the most versatile cosmetic treatments available, offering a way to address a wide range of aesthetic concerns in just two or three appointments. They are thin shells bonded to the front surface of your teeth that can change the color, shape, size, and overall appearance of your smile in a lasting, natural-looking way. For patients …
Read MoreIs Your Child Grinding Teeth at Night?
Many parents have heard their child grinding teeth during sleep — a habit known as bruxism. While the sound can be alarming, understanding what causes teeth grinding in children and what steps to take can give parents peace of mind and help protect their child’s smile. Why Does Teeth Grinding Happen in Children? Bruxism is surprisingly common among children. Estimates …
Read MoreHow Does Diabetes Affect Your Teeth?
DIABETES IS ONE OF THE MOST prevalent chronic diseases today. In fact, 29.1 million people in the U.S. have diabetes and millions more living with the condition don’t even know they have it. You may know that diabetes can result in other health complications such as vision loss, heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. But many are surprised to learn …
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