The Rotten Teeth of Shakespeareโs Time
WE CAN SEE a hint of the state of dental health in Shakespeareโs England from a sonnet in which he describes his lady loveโs reeking breath. The…
Smile More to Boost Your Health!
YOU PROBABLY HEARD the line โit takes fewer muscles to smile than to frownโ when you were growing up, but…
Did Ancient Americans Have Dental Problems?
WE TEND TO IMAGINE
that people from earlier eras mustโve had worse teeth than we do because…
Your Teeth Underwater
ANYONE WHO REGULARLY swims might have noticed that your teeth are more sensitive after climbing…
Medieval Englandโs Bad Breath Solutions
BACK IN MEDIEVAL times in England (and in most other places, to be fair), people didnโt have a great understanding of what caused cavities…
When Is It Time to See the Dentist?
DENTAL PROBLEMS LIKE gum disease and tooth decay can easily sneak up on us if we…
A Crash Course in Dental Anatomy
HOW MUCH DO you know about the anatomy of your own teeth? Letโs give you a quick overview. We believe…
Historyโs Weirdest Teeth Traditions
MANY STRANGE THINGS lie buried in the history of dental care and hygiene, but we think these…
Dental Health PSA: Stop Chewing Ice!
WHY DO DENTISTS always warn against chewing ice? Itโs because itโs a habit that can do serious…
Dental Careers and Specialties
THE DENTAL CAREER everyone is most familiar with is the private practice dentist, meaning an…