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One of the most prominent figures of the magic of childhood is the Tooth Fairy. However, depending on where and when you are, the traditions around lost baby teeth are very different from what we have in our culture! Baby Teeth in Medieval Europe Centuries before the Tooth Fairy came along to swap teeth under […]

March is women’s history month so we’re celebrating two trailblazers for women dentists in North America. They paved the way for women in all dental specialties, including pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and endodontics. Lucy Hobbs Taylor Lucy Hobbs Taylor, born in 1833, was the first woman to earn an actual dental degree in North America. After

Next to brushing, the best tool we have for preventing tooth decay and gum disease is daily flossing. That’s why it’s important to help our kids develop a flossing habit early on. Here are some great tips for parents with kids who are learning how to floss: 1. Explain what flossing does for their teeth.

Ida Gray was born in Clarksville, Tennessee in 1867. She became an orphan when her mother died in her early teens, after which she went to live with her aunt in Cincinnati. While Gray attended segregated public schools alongside her aunt’s three children and worked as a seamstress, she found time to work in the

Sugar goes by many names and hides where we’d least expect it. Molasses and maltose? Sugar. Corn syrup and sucrose? Sugar. Honey and agave nectar? They’re sugar too! We Consume a Jaw-Dropping Amount of Sugar Sugar in some form is added to 74 percent of packaged foods, and the average American consumes 57 POUNDS of

Men and women have a lot in common. However, they face significantly different challenges when it comes to keeping their teeth and gums healthy. Men’s Dental Health Issues Here are some of the major dental health problems that affect men more than women: Being less likely to brush and floss regularly. Men are 20% less

A lot of patients and parents of patients come to us with the same dental health questions, so let’s have a quick FAQ session! 1. How often do I need to visit the dentist? Twice a year is a good general rule, though it may vary depending on individual circumstances. Regular dental visits are critical

Losing baby teeth is a totally normal part of a child’s development. However, what happens if an adult tooth gets knocked out? This counts as a serious dental emergency. If a whole tooth gets knocked out in one piece, there is a limited window (not much longer than an hour) in which the tooth has

Most of the time, the only toothpaste ingredient that really gets talked about is fluoride. Fluoride is the active ingredient that helps remineralize tooth enamel and protects teeth from decay. The American Dental Association calls fluoride “nature’s cavity fighter,” and toothpaste must contain it in order to receive the ADA’s Seal of Acceptance. Fluoride Toothpaste

Small, fibrous disks act as cushions between the ball and socket of our jaw joints. If something goes wrong with that disk, such as it eroding or shifting out of proper alignment, or if arthritis wears away the cartilage on the bone or there’s a traumatic injury to the joint, the result could be a