Never Forget That Teeth Are Not Tools
TEETH HAVE MANY different uses, from chewing our food to helping us speak clearly to forming the structure…
How to Get Ready for the First Dental Visit
PARENTS CAN DO a lot to help their child come into the dentist’s office feeling relaxed and…
A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Dental Habits
PARENTING CAN BE such a wild time that you might struggle to find a moment to brush your own teeth, let alone brush theirs and…
Time for a Lesson in Dental Anatomy!
THERE WON’T BE a pop-quiz later, but we still want our patients to be familiar with the anatomy of their teeth…
Warning Signs You Have Gum Disease
Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is the most common oral disease among American adults. It’s so common that there’s already a 50% chance you have it if you’re over 30. The disease begins as gingivitis, a mild type of gum inflammation. The early stages of gingivitis are…
Medieval England Versus Bad Breath
NOT MUCH WAS understood in Medieval England about cavities or gum disease, but they…