Did Ancient Americans Have Dental Problems?
WE TEND TO IMAGINE
that people from earlier eras must’ve had worse teeth than we do because…
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Your Teeth Underwater
ANYONE WHO REGULARLY swims might have noticed that your teeth are more sensitive after climbing…
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How to Tell a Tooth Needs a Root Canal
WHAT ARE SOME of the signs that indicate a tooth might be in need of root canal therapy?
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The Value of AAE Endodontists
MOST PEOPLE HAVE heard of the American Dental Association, but did you know there’s also an organization for endodontists? The…
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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…
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When Is It Time to See the Dentist?
DENTAL PROBLEMS LIKE gum disease and tooth decay can easily sneak up on us if we…
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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…
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What Can Cause a Toothache?
DEPENDING ON WHAT’S causing the problem, tooth pain can come in many forms. The more…
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Happy Save Your Tooth Month!
IN MAY, WE PROUDLY celebrate Save Your Tooth Month. A healthy mouth is essential for overall well-being, and…
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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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