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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Baby, That Enamel Is Never Growing Back
Your teeth’s enamel is formed when you are still a baby — even younger, actually — and that’s what your teeth use for the rest of your life.
Don’t Let Your Tooth Care Fall Through the Cracks
Getting a chipped or cracked tooth fixed quickly is important. Whether in the front or back of the mouth, chipped teeth can be repaired quickly & will help you avoid more problems down the line. With current practices, it’s possible to have a chipped tooth fixed & bonded with material that…
What Is 3-D Dental Imaging?
3-D dental imaging takes traditional dental imaging to the next level—or more accurately, the next dimension! With 3-D x-rays, dentists can view the structures of your mouth, face & head from nearly infinite perspectives & in amazingly fine detail. Whether you’re just starting treatment or…
What’s a Frenectomy & Why Get One
A frenectomy is a medical procedure that removes connective tissue in your mouth. This can happen in one of two areas, at the skin connecting your lips to your gums, or under your tongue. You may have noticed the folds of skin in your mouth. This is called a frenum or frenulum. You may wonder why…
Contributing Factors to Bruxism
While the full root cause of bruxism, or habitual teeth grinding, isn’t fully understood, there are several factors that can contribute to this behavior. Below is a list of some of the most common causes & some ideas to try to remove these potential causes.