The Tooth Fairy Then and Now
WE CAN ALL REMEMBER what it was like to put a baby tooth under the pillow and find a shiny quarter there in the morning. The Tooth Fairy is a prominent figure in the magic of childhood, and it’s fun to look at how cultures have approached lost baby teeth differently throughout history.
The First Woman to Earn a Dental Degree
IT’S WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, which makes it a great time to celebrate a pretty awesome…
The First Woman to Earn a Dental Degree
IT’S WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, which makes it a great time to celebrate a pretty awesome lady: Lucy Hobbs Taylor, DDS, the first woman to earn a dental degree in North America.
Canker Sores: Triggers and Remedies
GETTING A CANKER sore can mean days of distracting discomfort. Canker sores are…
Canker Sores: Triggers and Remedies
GETTING A CANKER sore can mean days of distracting discomfort. Canker sores are small, shallow sores that develop on the inside of our lips or cheeks, and they can make it difficult to eat and even talk. Where do these awful ulcers come from and what can we do about them?
The Role of Saliva
WHAT IS SPIT FOR? It’s a pretty important question in the realm of oral health. We tend…
Let’s Debunk Some Endodontic Myths
MILLIONS OF PEOPLE struggle with dental anxiety, and for many it’s so severe that they…
The Role of Saliva
WHAT IS SPIT FOR? It’s a pretty important question in the realm of oral health. People tend to think of saliva in a negative context if they think about it at all, but without spit, we would have a hard time chewing, swallowing, or even tasting our food. We also wouldn’t be able to speak clearly, and our teeth and gums would be much more vulnerable to problems like gum disease and tooth decay.
Pregnancy’s Impact on Oral Health
AN EXPECTANT MOTHER goes through many changes during pregnancy beyond the…
Benefits of Having Straight Teeth
STRAIGHT TEETH AREN’T just about looking good. People with straight teeth are perceived…
