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The History of Toothpaste
The History of Toothpaste Our ancestors determined that oral cleaning meant better oral and dental health dating back to 3500-3000 BC, when the Babylonians and Egyptians fashioned early forms of toothbrushes by fraying the ends of twigs. And long before the predecessor of the toothbrush was engineered, as far back as 5000 BC in ancient…
Getting to the Root of Root Canals: What Are They
Getting to the Root of Root Canals: What Are They and Why Do They Happen If you're in need of an endodontic procedure (root canal), you're not alone. According to the American Association of Endodontists, more than 15 million endodontic procedures are performed every year. For those who may not be familiar with what a…
Oral Fixations and How they Ruin your Smile
Oral Fixations and How they Ruin your Smile Many individuals can be found chewing or having something in their mouths, whether that is a toothpick, pens, one's thumb, or a cigarette. We want to keep our mouth occupied, as it can relieve our nerves for the time being. Remember in middle and high school when…
What causes bad breath (halitosis) and could it be a
What causes bad breath (halitosis) and could it be a symptom of other issues? Having bad breath can be embarrassing and harmful to our health if it is chronic. There are several causes for bad breath (otherwise known as halitosis) that range from lifestyle to serious medical conditions. Let's discuss these situations in greater detail…
3 Reasons Dental Cleanings Are Essential
3 Reasons Dental Cleanings Are Essential When it comes to regular dental checkups, most people know that it is something they are obligated to do. Unfortunately, many people don't understand the real importance behind it. Getting dental cleanings is not just something that we do because our parents told us to growing up. The truth…
How to Deal With a Chipped Tooth
How to Deal With a Chipped Tooth Although we never think that it is going to happen to us, chipping a tooth is quite common. People will often chip their teeth on hard pieces of food while playing sports or in accidents. Sometimes we have surface stress and fault lines in our teeth from clenching…
Aging And Oral Health
Aging And Oral Health The great thing about advances in medicine and care means that people are living longer than ever, and also able to keep up their quality of life for a longer period of time as well. Teeth and oral health are both great examples. For example, keeping your teeth as you age…
Is Cosmetic Dentistry For Me?
Is Cosmetic Dentistry For Me? A lot of people may get the idea that cosmetic dentistry is exclusively for the rich and famous, but this isn’t the truth at all. The cosmetic dentistry field has grown by quite a lot in recent years, meaning that different procedures are more accessible than ever. Here’s how to…
Two Peas In a Pod: Why Brushing and Flossing Come
Two Peas In a Pod: Why Brushing and Flossing Come Hand-in-Hand Brushing and Flossing, it's a subject we deal with every time we go to the dentist. After a while, it begins to feel like white noise. Sure, we all know that brushing is important, but flossing seems kind of redundant. Do we really need…
