Did Ancient Americans Have Dental Problems?
WE TEND TO IMAGINE
that people from earlier eras must’ve had worse teeth than we do because…
Your Teeth Underwater
ANYONE WHO REGULARLY swims might have noticed that your teeth are more sensitive after climbing…
Medieval England’s Bad Breath Solutions
BACK IN MEDIEVAL times in England (and in most other places, to be fair), people didn’t have a great understanding of what caused cavities…
When Is It Time to See the Dentist?
DENTAL PROBLEMS LIKE gum disease and tooth decay can easily sneak up on us if we…
A Crash Course in Dental Anatomy
HOW MUCH DO you know about the anatomy of your own teeth? Let’s give you a quick overview. We believe…
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…
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…
What Triggers a Canker Sore?
A CANKER SORE, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean…