What Myths Has Modern Dentistry Debunked?
For as long as there have been people, there has been tooth decay.
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What Are the Different Parts of Braces For?
Anyone who has braces has probably wondered what role the different parts perform in orthodontic treatment.
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The Rotten Teeth of Shakespeare’s Time
We can see a hint of the state of dental health in Shakespeare’s England from a sonnet in which he describes his lady love’s reeking breath.
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Cavities Are Childhood’s Most Common Disease
By their eleventh birthday, 2 in 5 kids will have at least one cavity.
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The Banned Foods List Is There for Good Reason
One of the least fun aspects of orthodontic treatment is the banned foods list.
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Do You Know Your Child’s Teeth Timeline?
The first baby tooth and the first loose tooth are two of childhood’s biggest milestones.
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How Do Braces Do What They Do?
A lot of people take it for granted that braces can move teeth into their correct positions.
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Did Ancient Americans Have Dental Problems?
We tend to imagine that people from earlier eras must’ve had worse teeth than we do.
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Crooked Teeth Can Cause Speech Problems
Let’s take a look at how orthodontic treatment can overlap with speech pathology.
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Preparing for the First Dental Visit
Not much is better in the world than the smiles of our kids.