What’s the first thing you notice about someone else? Before a sing word is said before introductions are made before you know anything at all about that person, what do you notice? If you’re like most people, the first thing you’ll notice is their...
Top 5 Dentist Portrayals in Movies Dentists aren’t portrayed in most films as much as physicians. On the contrary, they’re often made fun of in the media. Most of us remember Jerry Seinfeld’s dentist Dr. Tim Whatley. He appears in at least five episodes...
Alcohol’s Impact on Your Teeth It’s common knowledge that certain sugary beverages (ahem, soda) cause tooth decay while others (coffee, tea, wine) stain teeth. But wine isn’t the only form of alcohol that is bad for your pearly whites. The truth is, any type of...
Brush, Floss, Rinse, and Chew – Dental Hygiene Is Good For You Do you perform your daily oral hygiene routine on autopilot? Have you ever examined your routine and thought maybe there is room for improvement? The American Dental Hygienists’ Association...
What is a dental emergency? Pain Bleeding Swelling Once you have determined that a person has a dental emergency, you have to “triage” the patient. Triage is the process of determining the patient’s needs based upon the severity of their situation. The term triage...
For many people, going to the dentist is no fun. The whirring of the drill, a prior traumatic experience, or simply feeling powerless in the dentist’s chair. In fact, about 75% of adults fear going to the dentist for one reason or another. Do you know what else...
Four Methods to Whiten Your Teeth Having a yellowed smile is one way to knock your self-confidence down a few pegs. Luckily, your teeth can be whitened – and it’s totally safe. Teeth whitening is among the most popular cosmetic dental procedures because it...
Testing 3 High-End Toothpaste Brands You know that feeling when you’re getting ready for work, your hair is still wet from the shower, you reach for your toothbrush, then as your hand grazes the toothpaste tube you realize it is empty. Now, you have the...
What You Need To Know For Your Wisdom Teeth Removal Surgery Not everyone will develop that pesky third set of molars known as “wisdom teeth.” However, nearly 85% of people need to have their wisdom teeth extracted during their lifetime. A wisdom teeth...
There’s nothing that can keep a person from smiling more than a missing tooth. When we think of things that can keep us from smiling, we tend to think of things like our favorite sports team losing, injuring ourselves, or seeing a loved one suffer. But when you...
