Keep Smiling by Avoiding Gum Recession
If you’ve noticed a change in your gum line, it’s time to visit the dentist. You could be experiencing gum disease, & while it’s common, that doesn’t make it benign.
Water Flossers: What Are They & Should I Get One?
Water flossers are becoming more popular & they can be great in combating gum disease, but what is it, exactly? A water flosser—also called an oral irrigator or water jet—is a lot like a…
Keto & Oral Health
One of the more popular diets these days is Keto, or the ketogenic diet. This diet can be great for dropping some carbs, but how does it stack up in promoting good oral health?
Oral Assignment: Dental Education in Primary School
Oral Assignment: Dental Education in Primary School While reading, writing & arithmetic may be the cornerstones of education, oral hygiene is a small but important part of school. While it may…
Human Teeth vs Animal Teeth Blog
Of Mice & Men’s Teeth Did you know that George Washington had dentures made of a mix of animal & human teeth? The Founding Father, like many others of his time, suffered from poor dental…
It’s All Greek (& Latin) to Me
Like much of the English language, a decent chunk of dental terminology as we know it originates from Greek or Latin. Words like “endodontics” & “orthodontics” share the Greek word “odont,”…
Your oral health can change the shape of your jaw
Maintaining proper oral health can do a lot more than keep your teeth white. In fact, the effects of good or bad hygiene habits goes a lot deeper than the surface.
The Impact of Instruments on Teeth
Picking up a new instrument can be an enriching experience as you learn to express your feelings through music. One of the most challenging aspects can be how to literally play it, often using the…
Get to Know the Signs of Healthy Gums
It’s easy to understand that keeping our gums, the tissue surrounding the roots of our teeth, healthy is important. But it can be less obvious on how to monitor that health. Your gum health is not…
To Sleep or Not to Sleep—That May Actually Be a Dental Question!
Ever woken up in the middle of the night unable to breathe freely? Or with jaw pain? Sleep quality & oral health are actually more closely linked than you may think.