History’s Weirdest Teeth Traditions
MANY STRANGE THINGS lie buried in the history of dental care and hygiene, but we think these…
Dental Health PSA: Stop Chewing Ice!
WHY DO DENTISTS always warn against chewing ice? It’s because it’s a habit that can do serious…
The Root Canal Process Step by Step
A COMMON MISCONCEPTION about root canal therapy is that it is horribly painful, but modern…
Taking Care of a Tooth After a Root Canal
WE USE ROOT canal therapy to treat infected or inflamed tooth pulp, but the health of the…
Dental Careers and Specialties
THE DENTAL CAREER everyone is most familiar with is the private practice dentist, meaning an…
Why Are Oral Cancer Screenings Important?
THIS YEAR ALONE, the American Cancer Society estimates over 54,000 new cases of oral cancer just…
Show Off With Some Weird Mouth Trivia
THE NEXT TIME you need an ice-breaker, why not toss out a few weird mouth facts? We’re…
How Do Endodontists Save Teeth?
THERE ARE MANY dental specialties for treating different oral health issues…
Root Canals and Sinus Infections
WHAT COULD SINUS infections have to do with teeth? It turns out that they sometimes have everything…
What Triggers a Canker Sore?
A CANKER SORE, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean…