Baby Chewing on Teething Ring Toy

The Cutting Truth About Teething

Dentists recommend taking your child to their first dental appointment within six months of getting their first tooth or by 1 year old. Kids can start getting teeth as early as 4 months old, starting with the front teeth.

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In Space, Dental Health Is a Must

Being an astronaut is one of the flashy & popular professions young people aspire to become. If your kid stares at the stars & spins on carnival rides to gain the right stuff, they should know that great dental health is part of the prerequisite.

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Little girl with a big toothy smile

What to Know About Fluorosis

Dental professionals love to talk about fluoride. This substance is naturally occurring & benefits dental health by strengthening tooth enamel. Dental professionals usually recommend toothpaste with fluoride, & many types of floss & mouthwash also contain fluoride. Even drinking water…

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How Antidepressants Can Cause Bruxism

One of the many things your dentist can help you with is bruxism, or the clenching & grinding of teeth. Bruxism can be caused by many factors, including the use of antidepressants. This side effect is not exclusive to this type of drug, but the causes from drug type to drug type can vary.

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The Importance of Brushing the Whole Mouth

We all know to brush our teeth, but in order to have a healthy mouth, it’s necessary to brush the entire mouth. This means getting to the gums & tongue.

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The Tyrannosaurus Rex

The largest teeth ever

Here are some of the species with the largest teeth in the world, both extinct and alive today. The lists are broken into two categories: largest regular teeth and specialized teeth called tusks.

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Pets Need Dental Care, Too

Dental care is an important part of our lives, but did you know that it’s important for your pets too? Just like us, our pets can suffer from cavities & dental disease. In fact, we share a lot with our pets in regard to our oral health.

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Tooth Decorating

Decorating Teeth Through the Ages

The practice of decorating teeth has been around for millennia & spans cultures from all over the world. Here are some of the forms teeth jewelry & art have taken in the past.

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Dental Math

A dentist’s work adds up to a lot of math

It may not seem like math plays a critical role in dentistry, but as with most everything, math is incredibly important to both the health of patients in the practice & ensuring dentists have the best tools to use.

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Medieval Barbers Were Dentists, Too

As medical professions progressed through history, the care of teeth fell on another profession during the middle ages: the barber.

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