Jul 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Before synthetic-bristle toothbrushes, people used pig hair bristles. Before porcelain dentures, people used human and animal teeth replacements. Before anesthesia, people used . . . nothing. There are many things we can be grateful for in this modern age, and the...
Jul 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
What is geographic tongue? Is it painful? What are its causes? Here are some frequently asked questions about the condition called geographic tongue. What is geographic tongue? This condition causes smooth, red patches to develop on the tongue which are missing...
Jun 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Your tooth has fallen out, you’ve bitten through your lip, or you have a fever accompanying a toothache. What should you do? When you have a dental emergency, you need to see your dentist as soon as possible. However, there are additional actions you can take. You...
Jun 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Tooth decay can be prevented by brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing daily, eating a healthy diet, and seeing your dentist regularly for check-ups and professional cleaning. But here are a few facts you may not have known about tooth decay. Children are more...
May 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
Often you see a toothpick jabbed in the middle of a sandwich or some hors d’oeuvres. But as its name indicates, its original purpose was to pick and clean teeth. However, most dentists advise against using toothpicks for cleaning your pearly whites, and here is...
May 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Twice a day you attack the plaque building on your teeth by ferociously scrubbing it away. But while it is good to brush your teeth, it is not good to ferociously scrub them. Here are a few common myths about how to brush your teeth. The Harder the Better Most people...
