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What Teeth Can Tell You: Dental Forensics and Anthropology
July 2, 2026
Most people know what the average dentist does, but did you know there are dental specialists who work primarily outside the medical field? Forensic and anthropological dentists may not be traditional tooth doctors, but their work is still heavily related to and reliant on teeth. A forensic dentist is often involved in solving crimes, usually…
How Useful Are Floss Holders?
June 25, 2026
The answer is: it depends on the person. We all know that flossing is important for your dental hygiene. But it can also be pretty hard to do, especially reaching the teeth in the back! Fortunately, there are helpful tools called “floss holders” that do almost exactly what you would expect. Your dentist may even…
Why Does Your Dentist Recommend a Bone Graft?
June 18, 2026
Conceptually, jawbone grafts are fairly simple. New bone, or bone-like synthetic material, is grafted onto the bone where it is weak or missing, and strengthens the structure while also potentially promoting bone growth over time. But why and when does a dentist recommend this treatment? The short reason is that a bone graft addresses bone…
Why Snacking Can Hurt Your Teeth
June 11, 2026
We’re not going to tell you to stop snacking entirely, so you can cross that worry off your list. But any dentist will probably recommend snacking smarter. Many snack foods, and the way that you snack, can hurt your teeth by promoting tooth decay. Let’s go over why tooth decay happens. You eat something, and…
Chewing Gum Can Help Your Teeth
June 4, 2026
That is, if the gum is sugarless. Gum with sugar in it still isn’t good for your teeth, unfortunately. Cut it out of your diet! Sugarless gum, however, can help keep your mouth healthy and your teeth clean and can be an effective dental care supplement. It does this in a few ways. The main…
Sports Dentistry, Mouthguards and More!
May 28, 2026
Sports dentistry is a relatively new field in dentistry, with several slightly different definitions that tend to agree on one main focus: the prevention and treatment of dental and oral injuries resulting from sports. Sports dentists might recommend anything from protective mouthguards to educating athletes on how to avoid dental injury to having a team…
Not Just the Tooth Fairy: Dental Traditions for Kids
May 21, 2026
The Tooth Fairy is an important tool to help kids cope with the potentially scary experience of losing their baby teeth. Despite being a relatively recent creation—with the earliest printed record of the Tooth Fairy coming from the 1920s—this dental myth has quickly grown into a cultural phenomenon in many countries and is likely rooted…
Children Should Develop Good Dental Care Habits Early. Here’s Why.
May 14, 2026
You should value dental hygiene in your children for the same reasons you value it in yourself. Regularly brushing and flossing keeps your mouth clean and helps prevent tooth decay. Eating well likewise helps keep your teeth healthy, and regular visits to the dentist ensure you and your child will be on top of any…
Acid Reflux? Your Dentist May Know it Before You Do
May 7, 2026
Acid Reflux is a common ailment caused by stomach acid flowing up out of the stomach and into the esophagus. This backwash, or acid reflux, can irritate the lining of your esophagus and cause temporary discomfort in the chest and the back of the throat. If this happens multiple times a week, it might be…
What Goes Into Your Dentist’s Degree and License?
April 30, 2026
It could take more than eight years of education to earn a DDS or DMD degree and dental license. But that’s a good thing, because that extended education is how you know you can trust your dentist to help you keep a healthy smile. Getting into a university’s dental program usually requires a prospective dentist…
How Often Do You Need to See a Dentist?
April 23, 2026
Some say once a year, some say twice a year. The real answer to how many dentist appointments you need is not what you might expect! One or two hygiene visits per year is just a general guideline that dentists use for the average patient. Some patients visit the dentist once or twice a year…
Get in the Habit to Floss With These Methods
April 16, 2026
Flossing is an important part of any at-home oral hygiene routine. But it’s also a source of anxiety, pain, and even shame. Instead of dreading the inevitable “floss talk” from your dentist, try these tricks to get in the habit of flossing regularly. Your smile will thank you! Find Tools That Work for You First,…
