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 …
Read MoreFoods & DrinksThat Support Healthy Teeth and Gums
Did you know that good oral hygiene extends beyond your daily brushing and routine dentist appointments? What you eat can have a major impact on your teeth and gums for the better or the worse. A thoughtful preventive dentistry routine includes both what happens in the dental chair and what ends up on your plate. While much of the emphasis …
Read MoreOral Health: Men Vs. Women
It’s no surprise that men and women have distinct health needs — but you may not realize that this extends to oral health as well. While the structure of teeth and gums is the same regardless of gender, there are meaningful differences in how oral health risks and habits tend to play out between men and women. Oral Hygiene Habits …
Read MoreTeaching Kids Good Dental Health Habits
Fitting good dental health habits into your daily routine will keep your smile healthy throughout your lifetime. Although your dental routine may seem like second nature, you were not born with these good habits. You were taught. As a parent, it is your job to inspire your children to formulate their own oral health routine. There are several ways you …
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