Dental Health in Ancient Cultures
We tend to assume that people from earlier eras (especially the pre-industrial ones) must have had terrible dental health, but that’s not always true.
Dental Tips
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Never Forget That Teeth Are Not Tools
Teeth have many different uses, from chewing our food to helping us speak clearly to forming the structure of our faces.
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How to Get Ready for the First Dental Visit
Parents can do a lot to help their child come into the dentist’s office feeling relaxed and positive.
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Time for a Lesson in Dental Anatomy!
There won’t be a pop-quiz later, but we still want our patients to be familiar with the anatomy of their teeth.
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Medieval England Versus Bad Breath
Not much was understood in Medieval England about cavities or gum disease.
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What Can Parents Do About Teething?
Some of us remember the soreness and discomfort of our incoming adult molars, not to mention how hard it was to chew.
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Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Teeth
Sleep apnea affects over 18 million adults and up to 20% of habitually snoring children in the United States alone.
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History Includes Some Odd Teeth Traditions
There’s a lot of strange stuff buried in the history of dental health and hygiene.