How Do Braces Do What They Do?
A lot of people take it for granted that braces can move teeth into their correct positions.
Dental Tips
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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.
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Still Stain-Free on Braces-Off Day
Stains are almost always a bad thing, outside of changing the color of wooden furniture.
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Medieval England’s Bad Breath Solutions
Back in medieval times in England, people didn’t have a great understanding of what caused cavities or gum disease.
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What to Do About an Impacted Canine
Some of us get our adult teeth on schedule, some early, and some late.
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Do Wisdom Teeth Impact Orthodontic Treatment?
One of the notable rites of passage for many young adults is the removal of wisdom teeth.
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Tips for Helping a Teething Child
Very few of us still remember how sore our mouths felt when we were teething as babies.
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History’s Weirdest Teeth Traditions
Many strange things lie buried in the history of dental care and hygiene.