Everyone has done it at one time or another. You’re away from your scissors and you need something to cut with. Why not use your pearly whites? Well, we’ll tell you why it’s time to break those bad habits. The enamel on your teeth is one of the hardest substances in your body. … [Read more...]
Clean Your Mouthguard
Have you ever searched for your retainer or mouth guard only to find it under your bed, in a napkin or in the trash? Even in the best of circumstances, orthodontic retainers can develop a build-up of potentially harmful microbes if they aren’t properly cleaned. This is also true … [Read more...]
Dental Folk Tales
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...]
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