Moved recently? Child just turned 18? New job with new benefits? Any of these could be a reason to find a new dentist. And if you’re a Delta Dental member, you’re in luck. Delta Dental has the largest network of dentists in the United States, larger than any other dental … [Read more...]
Wisdom Teeth 101
We love that our largest molars are called “wisdom teeth.” There are many stories about the origin of the term, but our favorite theory revolves around the literal meaning. Wisdom teeth generally do not erupt until one reaches young adulthood. This can be anywhere from 17 to 25 … [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...]
Wisdom Teeth – Not So Wise Afterall
Our largest molars are affectionately referred to as “wisdom teeth”. While there are many stories about the origin of the term, my favorite theory revolves around the literal meaning. Wisdom teeth generally do not erupt until one reaches young adulthood. This can be anywhere from … [Read more...]
Safe, Silly, Sedation
As I sat down to write this informative post about Nitrous Oxide, I couldn’t help but be reminded of an absolutely hilarious and sweet video: David After Dentist (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqiwrbYGrs). This video was posted by a father who was video-taping his son … [Read more...]