The very word braces might make you shudder, especially as an adult. Who wants a metal mouth when you’re giving a presentation that work? Or on a date, or just … read more
How Have Teeth Evolved Over The Centuries?
Your teeth have come a long way over the ages. Our early ancestors had quite a different set of choppers than we do now, largely because, well, they had a … read more
Get To Know Your Teeth: Canines
Last but not least in our Get To Know Your Teeth series are the canines — those pointed teeth in the corners of your mouth. The name “canine” might make … read more
Get To Know Your Teeth: Incisors
We started with the backmost teeth in our last Get To Know Your Teeth post, now let’s go to the frontmost teeth: the incisors. Each of us has eight incisors, … read more
Get To Know Your Teeth: Molars
To help you have the healthiest mouth in 2016, let’s take it back to basics. What do you really know about your teeth? Can you name all the different kinds, … read more
Is It Harmful To Clench Your Teeth?
Maybe it’s an aggravating co-worker or a friend telling you the same story for the thousandth time, but we all clench our teeth once in a while — it’s a … read more
Help, my tooth got knocked out! What should I do?!
Question: My tooth got knocked clear out of my mouth! Can I save it? What should I do?! It happens more than you think — a knock to the head … read more
Question: Is There Anything I Can Do To Stop Tongue Thrust?
My dentist told me I have tongue thrust and gave me a few ways to break this habit, but I could use some more help. Is there any way I … read more
What’s The Difference Between A Dentist, Endodontist, And Orthodontist?
Just like there are many kinds of doctors to take care of specific parts of the body and various health issues, there are different kinds of dentists to deal with … read more
Question: Can Cavities Go Away On Their Own?
Question: I think I may have a cavity, but it seems fairly minor. Can I just not eat sweets and brush my teeth often and have the cavity go away? … read more
