Healthy Dental Resolutions for the New Year
For 2016, make one of your New Year resolutions dedicated to improving your dental health, so you can have a brighter and healthier smile! The New Year is an excellent time to create resolutions for improving the health of your mouth and body. It’s easier than you think, and to help you get on the […]
The Strangest Things Found in the Simplest of Places
Dentistry may seem boring, but in reality dentists have their own fair share of crazy stories to tell. In fact, dentistry can resemble archaeology in a way; when a patient comes in, and they didn’t brush their teeth beforehand (or haven’t been), you never know what you will find! Sometimes it makes you think and […]
Creative Ways to Celebrate a Lost Tooth
A child’s first lost tooth is an exciting yet scary time, and is considered to be a rite of passage that we all go through. When a child begins to lose their baby teeth, this is a sure sign that they are growing up! In America, when children lose their teeth, the Tooth Fairy makes […]
National Dental Hygiene Month Facts and Myths
Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month? It comes at a perfect time, since Halloween is at the end of the month it helps serve as a reminder to protect your mouth from all those spooky treats! In addition, National Dental Hygiene Month helps serve as a reminder that everyone should be […]
Exercise and Tone While You Brush
Did you know that proper brushing should only take about two minutes? While many do not come close to taking this long, everyone should concentrate on cleaning their teeth thoroughly. However, in today’s fast-paced world, taking two minutes to brush their teeth may seem like a chore to many. Even though being meticulous with your […]
The Ancient Art of Dentistry
Did you know that dentistry is an ancient art that has been practiced for at least 9,000 years? Archaeological findings have shown us the ingenuity that existed in the application of cosmetic and surgical dental practices during ancient times. Dating back to 7000 BC, the Indus Valley Civilization has produced evidence of the earliest form […]
Fun and Engaging Dental Activities For Kids
It can be difficult to teach the importance of oral health to children. A few lessons now can make a difference in how their healthy habits evolve as they get older. Not to mention, problems with baby teeth can impact permanent teeth, making oral care all the more important. That’s why parents and teachers around the […]
3 Mobile Apps For Dental And Oral Health
There are so many wonderful apps out there for oral health… it’s almost difficult to choose! Well, we’ve done the research for you, and chosen three oral health apps to share with you! We’ve included everything from patient communication, to emergency care to overall dental education. 1. Brush DJ: Start of your day with […]
10 Jaw-Dropping Dental Facts
Here are 10 fun dental facts that you probably didn’t know! Did you know that… 1. The average human produces 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime. That is enough spit to fill 2 swimming pools! Did you know that… 2. People who drink 3 or more glasses of soda each day have 62% more tooth decay, […]
Healthy Teeth May Help To Take Home The Gold
A new study suggests that healthy teeth help athletes to perform at their highest level. Unfortunately, one trait that many athletes share in common is their lack of oral health. A study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, showed that a fifth of athletes said tooth discomfort damaged their training, and as a […]