It’s pretty easy to think the mouth and the body are separate when it comes to health and hygiene. After all, you go to a family dentist instead of a doctor when you need dental care. But think about it – what do our mouths...
Going to the dentist to get a tooth pulled isn’t anyone’s first choice for how to spend a Tuesday afternoon, but it happens. There are a bunch of reasons your dentist might have decided you needed your tooth extracted – crowding, infection, a break below...
As parents, when we’re thinking about our children’s teeth, it’s most likely a list of eye-rolling and bothersome things. Is your baby teething? Bless you – that is an absolute nightmare. Does your 8-year-old love candy but hate brushing her teeth? That’s a fun nightly...
A brilliant white smile is important in American culture. Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, and it can be as straight and aligned as possible, but if it’s yellow and stained, you’re likely not making the impression you think...
There are a bunch of reasons you might lose a tooth – accidents, health complications, drug use, gum disease. Many US adults are missing a few teeth; it’s (unfortunately) pretty common. But did you know that leaving those gaps in your smile affect way more...
Implant crowns, also referred to as dental implants or implant-supported crowns, are a great solution to any number of missing teeth. As far as natural and functional fake teeth go, they’re pretty much the gold standard. And yeah, they’re a bit expensive, but the look,...
Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in rocks and soil. Via rocks and soil, it leeches into ground water. So, fluoride was already in bodies of water like rivers, oceans and lakes before we decided to harness it for public health use. The reason...