Believe it or not, people of ancient times believed a tooth worm caused the pain of a toothache! The worm supposedly bored its way into the tooth. If the pain was severe, it meant that the worm was thrashing about; but if the aching stopped, the worm was resting. And it wasn’t … [Read more...]
The History of the Toothbrush
It is hard to imagine a time when brushing your teeth was not considered an essential part of your morning routine. With all the modern additions to the toothbrush like timers and music, I couldn't even fathom using a stick or not even brushing my teeth at all. Click here to … [Read more...]
Are Sports Drinks as Harmful to Kids’ Teeth as Soda?
As you watched your child chug a sports drink during half-time, did you ever wonder what effect it had on their mouth? Yes, sport drinks do replace fluids, carbohydrates, proteins and electrolytes after hard exercise but these drinks are also high in sugar and acid. The sugar and … [Read more...]
Bad Teeth. No job?
As much as you don’t like to think about it, your smile says a lot about you – especially if you need dental work. Bad teeth can hurt your career options – particularly if you want to work with the public. It’s not easy to keep your smile healthy if you don’t have access to a … [Read more...]
Weird and Wild: Dental Stories You Wouldn’t Believe
Unbelievable, yet true. Here are some wacky dental stories that will make you happy your recent trip to the dentist was uneventful. Drill Drop Last year, a 60-year-old Swedish woman was injured when a dental drill head came loose and dropped into her mouth. Providers rushed … [Read more...]
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