You may think that dentists are against sugary foods and sweets, but believe it or not, cotton candy was actually invented by a dentist who was craving something sweet and unique. In 1897, Dr. William Morrison teamed up with a Nashville candy maker to create this delicious candy. It took the team a while to… Read More »
There are several reasons that a tooth may need to be pulled. Tooth decay is one of the biggest reasons and can cause teeth to rot and become painful. It is always best to see your local dentist if you feel that your tooth may need to be pulled or if you are experiencing any… Read More »
How often do you floss your teeth? Flossing isn’t always easy, but it is important if you want to take good care of your teeth and gums. Flossing helps remove food and debris that can get stuck between your teeth and cannot be removed with a toothbrush. Some people argue that flossing is unnecessary, but… Read More »
Many people do not go to the dentist simply because they do not have transportation or a way to get there. Disabled children are among the many people who are unable to get the dental care they need because there is nobody available to set up their appointments or take them. The Merou Grotto Masonry group… Read More »
Although a dentists job is to fix any dental issues you may experience, it is up to the patient to prevent such issues. Proper brushing and good oral hygiene can help prevent gum disease and tooth decay, and you dentist may recommend other treatments or procedure that can help as well. A recent study found… Read More »
Dry mouth is one of the many causes of cavities. There are many treatments for dry mouth, but before you can treat it, you need to know the cause. Many different medications can cause dry mouth and if you are suffering from it or feel like you have an increase in cavities, you may want… Read More »
Tooth surface loss is a big problem and a new study shows that it could be caused by erosion and abrasion. It can be caused by one condition alone or several conditions combined. It is treated based on the cause. The most common cause for tooth surface loss is acid erosion. Acid is found in… 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 »
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 »
