Have you ever noticed those tiny, hard beads that are found in some types of toothpaste? Have you ever wondered what they are? The truth is, they are actually mircobeads and they are found in numerous types of personal care products. They are commonly used in exfoliates, but are also found in lotions, cosmetics and… Read More »
Children in third world countries do not have adequate health care or dental care, so it’s not surprising that many of them face dental problems. Dentists around the world come together to try to offer dental services to children in underdeveloped countries, and often face extreme challenges that range from language barriers to putting their… Read More »
A Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail, and as a way to celebrate the culture and culinary creativity of several area restaurants, bars and businesses, Grand Rapids is hosting a Negroni week. Many cities all over the country host a Negroni week and Grand Rapids officials plan for theirs to be just as popular and successful.… Read More »
Summer is here and for many people, nothing is as cooling or refreshing as chomping down on some ice. Most people chew on ice without even thinking about the consequences, but according to dentists, chewing ice could be bad for your teeth. Ice is so hard and cold, that it can actually damage the nerves… Read More »
Most people start brushing their teeth as toddlers and catch on to the concept pretty quickly. If your teeth are clean and healthy, you probably assume you are doing it the right way. But could you really be doing it wrong? Is there even a wrong way to brush your teeth? Dentists say there is… Read More »
Summer is here and the wild flowers in Grand Rapids are blooming and looking beautiful. There is still time to enjoy these lovely blooms before the summer heat causes them to wilt away until next year. Some of the best spots to check out the wild flowers in Grand Rapids are the parks and nature… Read More »
Modern dentistry is pretty impressive, but many of the same treatments we use today were also used in historic times. Of course, modern dentistry has improved tremendously. A lot of dental problems modern humans face today, were not an issue in years past. A recent study shows that dental crowding however, has been an issue… Read More »
Art lovers get ready, the Festival Of The Arts is coming to Grand Rapid in June. From June 5th to June 7th, the streets of downtown Grand Rapids will be packed with art exhibits, entertainment and even food vendors. No matter what type of art you enjoy, the Festival Of The Arts has something for… Read More »
Gum inflammation occurs when the body attempts to fight an infection. A recent study found that many of the cells that can help build up immunities to certain infections can also help prolong gum inflammation. Most of the cells that control inflammation and how the body reacts to an illness or infection, help balance the… Read More »
Dental x-rays are often needed to help determine the condition of a person’s teeth. In children, x-rays help dentists see how adult teeth are growing and if there will be any need for braces, surgery or other treatments before or after those teeth come in. Although the dental community agrees that x-rays are necessary, there… Read More »
