Have you ever wondered where the Tooth Fairy came from? Everyone knows about Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, the two other generous heroes of childhood, but the Tooth Fairy is shrouded in mystery. All most people know about her is that when a child [...]
Have you ever given a thought about toothbrush history? Modern dentistry is so much better than it used to be. Dentists today are capable of fixing so many oral health problems and tooth complaints quickly and painlessly that we rarely stop to think [...]
Researchers believe the reason why women experience more oral health problems after menopause is because their estrogen levels are significantly
The saliva in your mouth is chemically composed of water, minerals, proteins, mucus, and the enzyme amylase, and it serves several important purposes you may never have imagined. Chewing, combined with the introduction of saliva, is the first step in [...]
Does mouthwash work? It does. Because it’s an antiseptic, it does kill the bacteria in your mouth and reduce bacterial and tooth
Sooner or later everyone experiences the embarrassment of realizing they have bad breath, whether that’s in middle school, on a blind date, or meeting someone new. It’s not pleasant, but there are ways to combat bad breath or address the underlying [...]
Only a few generations ago, older people regularly lost many, most, or even all of their teeth. Dentures were commonplace, and most people considered them inevitable. Fortunately, better and more regular dental care as well as fluoride in water and [...]
Do you find yourself filling your beverages with ice so you can suck or chew on it? There are a number of explanations for this habit which seems harmless but can have a negative effect on your teeth. What are
You probably remember losing at least some of your baby teeth. Maybe you remember the feeling of wiggling one loose and the excitement of leaving it under your pillow for the Tooth Fairy to find? Have you ever wondered why we have baby teeth, though? [...]
Have you ever wondered if you grind your teeth? Most people grind their teeth at one time or another. Dental hygienists deal wit the aftereffects of teeth grinding, medically referred to as bruxism, all the
