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…
Time for a Round of Braces Myth-Busting!
THERE IS A LOT of false information out there about braces and what it’s like to have…
Orthodontics Is Not a DIY Project
HUMAN INGENUITY IS almost endless, and we can see that in all kinds of do-it-yourself projects. There…
Dental Careers and Specialties
THE DENTAL CAREER everyone is most familiar with is the private practice dentist, meaning an…
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…
Which Childhood Habits Lead to Crooked Teeth?
HARMFUL CHILDHOOD HABITS LIKE thumb sucking past toddlerhood, nail-biting…
There’s No Age Limit on Straighter Teeth
WE USUALLY THINK of teenagers when we think of braces, but fully-grown adults haven’t missed…
What Triggers a Canker Sore?
A CANKER SORE, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean…
3 Incredible Women in Dental History
THROUGHOUT HISTORY, WOMEN have faced numerous challenges in pursuing their careers. Dentistry…