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What you should know about Toothpaste
When most people wander into the drugstore in search of toothpaste, the preferences they keep in mind don’t tend to align with what a dentist thinks about when choosing toothpaste. Most people think about taste, how that one says “Whitening”, how this one says “Tartar...
Are Night Owls More Likely to Have Cavities?
Do you stay awake late? Some people are just night owls. Night owls tend to be more alert in the evening as opposed to their morning people counterparts. While there is nothing wrong with being a night-person, a study done at Delarna University in Sweden, which was...
Hyperdontia
What is Hyperdontia? Hyperdontia is an oral condition where extra teeth grow within the mouth, often referred to as supernumerary teeth. While Hyperdontia can affect anyone of any age, gender, or ethnicity, it remains common among children born with Down Syndrome.The...
Pregnancy and Dentistry: Part 2
We’ve written before on Tips for maintaining good oral health during pregnancy, but just so we’ve covered everything here are some of the physical changes to watch out for. Just because a woman is pregnant does not mean she should stop taking care of her teeth. Being...
Tooth Art
Teeth are strong and enduring. For most of us, we prefer to keep them in our mouths. However, there is a niche culture: Teeth in Art.It may sound odd to the average, non-tooth-loving person. As a Dentist, this is pretty cool!Many people have no issue wearing a shark’s...
Periodontal Medicine
What we know is that you can’t have good general health without good oral health. That is the main concept of Periodontal Medicine.In recent years it has been the subject of study, and determined hypothesis, that Periodontal diseases have a significant effect on...
Are You Brushing Your Teeth Wrong?
Brushing your teeth is the highest priority in oral health! Brushing keeps your teeth healthy by using Fluoride, helps remove food particles and plaque from between your teeth to discourage tooth decay, and aids in preventing gingivitis! That said there are a lot of...
Make Sure Your Teeth Remain Healthy During Pregnancy
Maintaining healthy oral hygiene during pregnancy is of paramount importance for the mother’s health as well as for the health of the developing fetus. Dental Treatment Tips Sensitive Gag Reflex: During pregnancy the gag reflex may become more sensitive than the...
Ancient Dentistry
Dentistry has been practiced for thousands of years. When we look back, we can actually see just how far we’ve come in understanding the anatomy of the mouth as well as how to effectively keep it healthy.Luckily for us, there are a few records of treatments from...
What’s the Deal with Sugar and your Teeth?
It’s common knowledge at this point that processed sugars are bad for you and your teeth. We’ll let you in on a little secret… it’s not about sweetness.Sugar doesn’t just enter your mouth and cause tooth decay in the way that it causes weight gain. Sugars harm lies in...
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