History’s Weirdest Teeth Traditions
MANY STRANGE THINGS lie buried in the history of dental care and hygiene, but we think these…
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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…
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The Root Canal Process Step by Step
A COMMON MISCONCEPTION about root canal therapy is that it is horribly painful, but modern…
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Taking Care of a Tooth After a Root Canal
WE USE ROOT canal therapy to treat infected or inflamed tooth pulp, but the health of the…
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Dental Careers and Specialties
THE DENTAL CAREER everyone is most familiar with is the private practice dentist, meaning an…
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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…
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How Do Endodontists Save Teeth?
THERE ARE MANY dental specialties for treating different oral health issues…
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Root Canals and Sinus Infections
WHAT COULD SINUS infections have to do with teeth? It turns out that they sometimes have everything…
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What Triggers a Canker Sore?
A CANKER SORE, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean…
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3 Incredible Women in Dental History
THROUGHOUT HISTORY, WOMEN have faced numerous challenges in pursuing their careers. Dentistry…
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