THE LIFE OF A PARENT is a hectic one. Keeping track of everything your growing child needs can be a real juggling act, so maybe we can take one of the balls out of the air by offering a few easy tips for how to stay on top of your kids’ dental health (without neglecting …
Today’s article highlights how general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are different. General dentists are dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist will determine the best way to restore the tooth involved. Cosmetic dentists provide …
RUDIMENTARY DENTAL EXTRACTIONS were performed in China as early as 6,000 BC, and there is also evidence that they used wires to stabilize teeth. They didn’t seem to be very interested in straightening teeth, but they were quite advanced when it came to treating endodontic problems. Treating Toothaches in the Tang Dynasty In 618 AD, …
What do your gums do? The soft tissue in your mouth, like skin, has an essential job. It safeguards the roots of your teeth. It also provides a barrier for the connective tissues and ligaments that hold your teeth in their sockets. Plus the alveolar bone in which your teeth are anchored. What is gum …
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS are a concern with pretty much every medication that exists. We can…
If you decide to enhance your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment. Over time, common staining will occur. To help slow down that process, Dental Care …
MOUTH-BREATHING CAN cause all kinds of short-term issues, many of which are connected to…
It’s a common desire for people to want white teeth. But the majority of people have discolored or just plain yellow teeth. Especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. Your Genes Make a Difference As with other physical features, there is a genetic component to your oral health. You can thank your parents …
IT MIGHT BE CLICHÉD to say it, but it’s true that kids grow up fast. They’re constantly…
THERE WAS SOMETHING rotten in the state of England during the Early Modern Era: everyone’s…
