Why Teeth Don’t Heal Like Skin & Bones
A common misconception is that our teeth are bones, but while they may look similar & be white, hard, & contain calcium like bones, the two are structurally & biologically very different. Our skin & bones are alive with cells that grow, divide & regenerate. That is why a scraped…
Why Your Breath Smells Worse in the Morning
You can brush, floss, rinse & go to bed feeling like a walking mint commercial—only to wake up with breath that suggests otherwise. So what gives? What happens in the hours between when your head hits the pillow & your eyes reopen that cause your breath to smell bad?
Our Different Kinds of Teeth
If you have ever tried cutting a steak with a butter knife, you would know that it is not very effective. Eating different kinds of food require different tools & levels of sharpness. For that reason, the teeth in our mouths are not all made the same. We have different teeth with varying…
The Most Common Brushing Mistakes
Teeth brushing sounds like a basic skill that most of us should have mastered by now, but the reality is that many of us may still be stumbling into common pitfalls & sabotaging our smiles. Tiny missteps can lead to cavities, gum disease, sensitivity & worn enamel.
Why Do Some People Have Extra Teeth?
Most people have 20 baby teeth & 32 adult teeth. But for a minority of the population that experiences a condition known as hyperdontia, extra teeth appear in addition to their usual set. Hyperdontia can affect both baby teeth & adult teeth, but it is rare, affecting up to 3.8% of adult…
Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?
If you have ever wondered why your extra set of back molars are called “wisdom teeth,” it is not because they grant you any sort of extra intelligence. They are nicknamed such simply because they tend to erupt much later than your other adult teeth—between the ages of 17 & 25—when you are…
Thumb Sucking: When to Worry
Thumb sucking is one of the most common soothing habits among infants & toddlers. From the womb to early childhood, young children turn to sucking on a thumb, finger or pacifier to provide comfort, reduce stress or even help fall asleep.
Knocked Out Teeth: A Guide
Losing a tooth suddenly—whether in a sports accident, car crash, fall, or everyday collision—is scary. But in many cases, a knocked-out tooth can be saved if you act quickly & correctly.
The Impact of Pacifier Use
Using a pacifier can be a big help for soothing babies, but prolonged or frequent pacifier use, especially beyond the preschool years, can impact oral development.
Decoding Dental X-Rays: What Your Dentist Sees
We have all been there—sitting in the dental chair wrapped in a heavy apron while machinery takes X-rays of your teeth from different angles. Moments later, your dentist is showing you black & white photos of your teeth & you have no idea what you’re looking at—what does it all mean?