There’s no doubt about it: the Tooth Fairy is a beloved part of our culture. And it’s a genius idea, really. What better way to get kids to have positive associations with their teeth than to tell them there’s a magical fairy that gives them money for teeth that fall out? But it wasn’t just… Continue reading How Did the Tooth Fairy Myth Start?
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You may not be familiar with the term “tannins” unless you’re an avid wine drinker or chemist. We come across them in dentistry because they’re sometimes behind the stains that our patients want to get rid of with teeth whitening. We go over the basics about tannins and whether or not they’re bad or good… Continue reading Are Tannins Bad for You?
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Dental emergencies happen, and it’s important to talk with your dentist about what your options are so you can be prepared. Here is a list of important questions to ask your dentist when it comes to a dental emergency. What counts as an urgent dental emergency? Unless you have nonstop bleeding, immense pain, or a… Continue reading Emergency Dental Care: What to Ask Your Dentist
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It’s hard to think about how people kept their teeth clean and healthy before the invention of all of the tools and machinery that you see in your dentist’s office today. So what did people do before dentists? The History of Dentistry Historical accounts have left us with a few clues of what ancient Etruscans,… Continue reading What Did People Do Before the Dentist?
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