EMERGENCIES ARE SO MUCH easier to deal with if we’ve prepared for them in advance, and that includes dental emergencies. You might be wondering what you can do to prepare for something like an unexpected tooth injury or dental health issue. It’s true that a dental emergency isn’t quite the same as a food shortage or … Read more
The enamel that covers your teeth is considered to be the most mineralized and hardest tissue in your body. But, unfortunately, your enamel has its limits. If you were hit in the mouth or you bite down on something hard, your tooth might chip or break. A chipped or broken tooth may be more likely … Read more
TOOTH LOSS HAS BEEN a problem people have had to deal with all throughout history, and false teeth have been a solution since at least 2500 B.C. Dentures Through The Ages The oldest known false teeth were discovered in Mexico, made of wolf teeth. Millennia later, around 700 B.C., the ancient Etruscans would use gold bands or … Read more
Emergency dentist visits have become a regular part of life in the US. In fact, CNBC reports that during the Halloween season alone, more than $800 million is typically spent on impromptu emergency dental visits. Dental emergencies often happen when least expected, but no matter the timing or inconvenience they bring, it is important to … Read more
MOST PEOPLE OUTSIDE of teeth-related professions probably only think about their teeth when something’s wrong, like when there’s something stuck between them in the middle of a date, they’re sore from a toothache, or they’re stained after drinking coffee or juice. That’s why we thought our patients would appreciate an opportunity to think about teeth in … Read more