Tooth Tales – US Presidents
When the first president of the United States was sworn into office in 1789, there were few dentists to attend to oral health issues. There certainly weren’t proven methods of relieving tooth decay...
View ArticleGot A Toothache? Try Some Home Remedies
It’s a Saturday and you woke up with a toothache. Your dentist is not open for emergencies and you are not sure if a long trip to the ER is worth your time. What is one to do? If you lived in the...
View ArticleBust your Bad Habit – Nail Biting
Nail biting has historically been a nervous habit for people. It is a way to keep active when a stressful situation arises. While it may relieve your stress or nerves temporarily, it will cause you...
View ArticleSteroid Abuse: A Problem for your Teeth and Gums
We have all heard about the negative side effects that result from the use of anabolic steroids – hormonal changes that affect the body’s physique, aggression, acne, heart attacks and liver cancer. But...
View ArticleMeth Mouth – Ditch the Drug to Keep Your Teeth
Methamphetamines are dangerous drugs that are used by thousands of people across the country. I had to ask myself considering all the knowledge of addiction; why are people still trying meth? According...
View ArticleBad Taste After Brushing? Common Explanations
Have you ever brushed your teeth just to note that the yucky taste in your mouth is still lingering? It happens more than you would think and there are very particular reasons why it occurs. We have...
View ArticleSoothe Tooth Sensitivity
One of the worst feelings you can experience is yearning for an ice cream cone on a hot day, but knowing it would cause more pain than pleasure! Tooth sensitivity is a common problem. It can be caused...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day Partying: Not What The Dentist Ordered
St. Patrick’s Day is notorious for 2 things: green beer and corned beef and cabbage. With alcohol playing such a large role in this annual celebration, it stands to reason that the negative effects of...
View ArticleAmerican Diabetes Alert Day: Pre-diabetes
Following the lead of heart disease, diabetes research has further strengthened the theory that overall health and dental health are inextricably related; even more so than originally believed....
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