When it comes to teeth, the dentist knows all. But with these 10 fun facts, you’re sure to impress the dentist with your knowledge! The tooth fairy accounts for inflation. In 1950, children found 25 cents on average beneath their pillows in…
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How to heal a burned tongue
It’s hot drink season. That means lots of mugs full of hot, soothing teas, coffees, and of course, hot chocolate! The downside to all the delicious drinks? A burnt tongue. Here are some of our tips to soothe and heal a burnt tongue: Stay…
New year, new dental habits
The new year is a time to start fresh, set goals and ditch bad habits. For many, this includes setting new year’s resolutions, and one of the most popular new year’s resolutions is to live healthier. Living healthier usually means…
Why healthy baby teeth are important
Many parents are under the impression that because baby teeth fall out, their health is not as important as permanent adult teeth. This assumption is far from true! Baby teeth play a key role in a child’s present and future oral health. They impact the alignment of permanent…
Cavity prevention tips and tricks
Cherry pies, sugar cookies, candy canes, gumdrops and fruit cake. There is no shortage of sweet treats when it comes to the holiday season. But with increased sugar intake comes increased risk for cavities, so pay extra close attention to the…
Solutions to sleep apnea
Can’t seem to get a good night’s sleep? There’s a chance you might suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea, characterized by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts, affects about 22 million Americans according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. There…
Eat this not that this Thanksgiving for a healthy mouth
It turns out that many of your favorite Thanksgiving dishes are actually not too bad for your teeth. Here is a look at some of the favorites and how they stack up. Turkey Packed with protein, the star of the…
What makes a healthy mouth?
There’s more to a healthy mouth than a bright smile and straight teeth. Good oral hygiene begins with taking proper care of your gums, teeth, and tongue. Without the proper care, even the healthiest of mouths are susceptible to gum…
Floss then brush or brush then floss?
Show of hands: How many of you floss regularly? If you raised your hand, you’re in the majority – barely. A recent study found that only 50.5% of Americans floss every day even though the American Dental Association recommends it.…
Tackling the fear of the dentist
A new environment, new instruments, strangers – it’s completely expected for a child to be frightened their first couple of times visiting the dentist. So how do you make a trip to the dentist less scary? Here are a few…