Still Stain-Free on Braces-Off Day
STAINS ARE ALMOST always a bad thing, outside of changing the color of wooden furniture. We especially don’t like stains when they…
Medieval England’s Bad Breath Solutions
BACK IN MEDIEVAL times in England (and in most other places, to be fair), people didn’t have a great understanding of what caused cavities…
When Is It Time to See the Dentist?
DENTAL PROBLEMS LIKE gum disease and tooth decay can easily sneak up on us if we…
A Crash Course in Dental Anatomy
HOW MUCH DO you know about the anatomy of your own teeth? Let’s give you a quick overview. We believe…
What to Do About an Impacted Canine
SOME OF US get our adult teeth on schedule, some early, some late, and some are left to wonder…
Do Wisdom Teeth Impact Orthodontic Treatment?
ONE OF THE NOTABLE rites of passage for many young adults is the removal of wisdom teeth. While…
History’s Weirdest Teeth Traditions
MANY STRANGE THINGS lie buried in the history of dental care and hygiene, but we think these…
Dental Health PSA: Stop Chewing Ice!
WHY DO DENTISTS always warn against chewing ice? It’s because it’s a habit that can do serious…
Orthodontics Is Not a DIY Project
HUMAN INGENUITY IS almost endless, and we can see that in all kinds of do-it-yourself projects. There…
Dental Careers and Specialties
THE DENTAL CAREER everyone is most familiar with is the private practice dentist, meaning an…