What’s Wrong With The Hard-Bristled Brush Anyway?

What’s Wrong With The Hard-Bristled Brush Anyway?

We recently wrote a blog post about how to brush your teeth the right way, but we thought that we would delve a little bit deeper into the world of toothbrushes. You’ve probably heard it a hundred times: brush with a soft-bristled brush and not a medium or...
Wow! Those are Some Really Old Teeth

Wow! Those are Some Really Old Teeth

From chipping out cavities with a sharpened stone to analyzing prehistoric plaque, teeth—and the methods we have developed to study them—give us a lot of insight into the last few million years. The shape and size of teeth shed light on ancient diets, as well as...
Can You Prolong your Dentures’ Lifespan?

Can You Prolong your Dentures’ Lifespan?

Before we jump into the nitty-gritty of dentures, how to care for them, and how long they last, let’s dive into a pool of fascinating information about probably the most famous denture-wearer in U.S. history: George Washington. You might have heard somewhere that...
Brush Your Teeth the Most Efficient Way

Brush Your Teeth the Most Efficient Way

Brushing your teeth is one of those things that you start learning how to do from your youngest days. Pediatric dentists even recommend wiping out your baby’s mouth daily with a soft, wet cloth before they have teeth! It’s pretty remarkable, then, that even though we...
Can Smoking Affect Dental Implants?

Can Smoking Affect Dental Implants?

People have been looking for ways to replace lost or damaged teeth for thousands of years with varying degrees of success. Fully functioning teeth not only make chewing and talking easier, but they also change the shape of your face, improve your smile, and are much...
What You Should Know About Wisdom Tooth Extraction

What You Should Know About Wisdom Tooth Extraction

“Here’s to hoping the loss of your wisdom teeth doesn’t have a negative impact on your intelligence.” – Anonymous Ah, wisdom teeth. I look back on my own wisdom teeth removal story all these years later, and I still cringe with mortification from my own...
Deep Cleaning, Tooth Scaling, and Root Planing

Deep Cleaning, Tooth Scaling, and Root Planing

November is a great month to remember the importance of good dental hygiene. It’s right after Halloween and all of its sugary goodness but right before the holiday season where cookies, fudge, and other sticky treats are a dime a dozen. November is also the time of...
Signs of a Dead Tooth

Signs of a Dead Tooth

We certainly hope that you don’t have experience with a broken or dead tooth, but if you’ve found yourself in that situation, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you recently took a blow to the mouth or just noticed that one of your teeth was a slightly different...
Sedation Dentistry for Kids: Is it Safe?

Sedation Dentistry for Kids: Is it Safe?

Taking children to the dentist can make you wonder if preventing and repairing dental issues is really worth all the hassle. As much joy as your kids can bring into your life, a trip to the dentist can quickly make you forget all of the positive experiences you’ve had...