How Fragile is Porcelain Dental Work?
When you hear the word porcelain, what is the first thing that comes to mind? A fragile figurine or an old-school tea set? We normally do not usually associate the term with our teeth, but when discussing topics of crowns, veneers, and bridges, it is a common word to come across. If associated with fragility, … Continue reading How Fragile is Porcelain Dental Work?
What a Dentist Can Tell by Looking in Your Mouth
When your dentist looks into your mouth, teeth are not the only things they see. In fact, your dentist can tell a great deal about your health by looking into your mouth! Many dentists call the mouth “the window to the body”, and rightfully so. Just by looking into your mouth, your dentist has the … Continue reading What a Dentist Can Tell by Looking in Your Mouth
What Smoking Does to Your Oral Health
We all know that smoking is bad for our health. For years, smoking was seen as a trendy, social activity, but then the truth came out about its cancer-causing carcinogens. Now, people who smoke run a high risk of illness and disease as well as poor overall health. It is most commonly associated with its … Continue reading What Smoking Does to Your Oral Health
4 Surprising Risk Factors of Bad Oral Health
We all know that not brushing your teeth and eating sugary foods are predictors of bad oral health, but there are a few risk factors that are correlated with bad oral health that might surprise you. Being male – Men, typically past the age of 35, are likelier to lose their teeth more frequently and … Continue reading 4 Surprising Risk Factors of Bad Oral Health
Mouth Guards: The Best Way to Save Hundreds on Dental Procedures
It is estimated that 200,000 football mouth injuries are prevented each year through the use of protection. Proper protection gear not only protect you and your loved ones from injury, but also from the cost of the procedures involved in healing in the injury. When it comes to protecting your mouth during physical activity, there … Continue reading Mouth Guards: The Best Way to Save Hundreds on Dental Procedures
The War on Thumb-Sucking
Most pediatricians will demand that you kick your child’s thumb sucking and pacifier reliance to the curb by the time they are three. If you wait much longer, your child can end up with dental health issues that would take many years and lots of money to fix. There are a lot of techniques out … Continue reading The War on Thumb-Sucking
The Evolution of the Tooth
The mouth, like the rest of the human body, is subject to the evolutionary process. Tracing the changes in dental biology is fascinating and provides us some insight into the lives of our ancestors. Wisdom Teeth Humans have long had wisdom teeth, but the issue of impacted wisdom teeth is a modern phenomenon. Due to … Continue reading The Evolution of the Tooth
What You Need to Know About Grillz
Dental grills (also known as “grillz”) might draw attention to your teeth and your smile, but they are actually terrible for your teeth. If you have ever seen a music video featuring someone wearing grills, then you are likely looking at dental grills that are made from gold, silver, or another precious metal. While expensive … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Grillz
The Impressive Roots of Dentistry: Centuries-Old Evidence of Natural Fillings
Dentistry is not a modern invention… It’s actually an ancient form of medicine practiced by our ancestors! About 100 years ago, a 6,500-year-old man’s jaw was found in Slovenia. However, it was only recently that close examination revealed a layer of beeswax lodged in one of his teeth. Although this is not the first known … Continue reading The Impressive Roots of Dentistry: Centuries-Old Evidence of Natural Fillings
New Material May Fight Cavities, Gum Disease
The dreadful buildup of bacteria is always an issue we are concerned about with our oral health. New research, however, suggests that there may be a new material out there that can help to fight gum diseases and prevent cavities! The material, graphene oxide, is known to be extremely effective at eliminating certain types of … Continue reading New Material May Fight Cavities, Gum Disease
