The best way to keep your teeth clean and your smile sparkling is to practice good dental hygiene habits. That means brushing your teeth regularly. If you are going to keep your teeth clean you need a good toothbrush. Not all toothbrushes are created equal and you need to choose the one you plan to… Read More »
Would you attempt to paddle across Lake Michigan? Although only a lake, Lake Michigan can rough currents, tides and waves and can feel more like an ocean to a small vessel. Still, a group of five men recently accomplished the task with paddleboards. They decided to cross the lake in a bid to raise money… Read More »
Tooth decay can happen to anyone who doesn’t practice good dental hygiene, but dentists all over the country are finding that more and more preschoolers are showing of at their offices with cavities on a large number of teeth. Dentists say that it is likely due to too much sugar in their diets and not… Read More »
The Mona Lisa is one of the best known paintings of all times. Her smile seems to hide a secret, could it be that she had bad teeth? Many people believe that the woman in the painting was Leonardo da Vinci’s favorite model, Isabella of Aragon. There is evidence that Isabella suffered from several dental… Read More »
A unique healing center for children will soon open in Grand Rapids and designers are calling it one of a kind. The facility will act as a year round recreational center for children who are sick or recovering from a severe illness or injury. It will be called the Childrens Healing Center and it promises to… Read More »
Dental care and orthodontics are constantly improving and new treatments and procedures are being invented everyday. Invisalign is a fairly new procedure that has become a popular alternative to metal braces. Invisalign consist of clear fittings that help move and shape the teeth the same way as braces. Since the these fittings are clear, they… Read More »
When you go to a dental appointment, you dentist always has a few questions for you; Have you been experiencing any pain? Are you brushing regularly? Have you been flossing regularly? Every patient wants to make their dentist happy and usually answer yes to the brushing and flossing questions whether they are being honest or… Read More »
Tooth fillings are pretty common and most people have their teeth filled without any problems. A new study shows that fillings that contain BPA may cause behavior problems. More studies are needed to see if there is a direct link to the fillings and the behavior problems, but the researchers claim that there is evidence… Read More »
Does your family love science and learning? Are you looking for a fun event that everyone can attend and will enjoy? Head on over to the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s Family Science Night Event. The event is free for everyone and will take place on June 24 from 6:30pm to 8pm. Guests can learn more… Read More »
A cracked tooth can be painful and unsightly. A tooth can become cracked by biting on something too hard or being bumped or hit in the mouth. Dentists are usually able to repair a cracked tooth fairly easy, but how can you prevent one? Dentin is the inner part of the tooth and its job… Read More »
