What Are the Main Ingredients in Toothpaste?
WE’VE ALL HEARD of the active ingredient in toothpaste: fluoride. It supplies tooth enamel with…
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Happy TMJ Awareness Month!
OUR JAWS GET a pretty constant workout between all the talking, chewing, and yawning we do, but those simple activities…
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Sugar Is the Main Cause of Childhood Cavities
2 OUT OF EVERY 5 KIDS have at least one cavity by the time they finish elementary school, and the…
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Don’t Take Dental Advice From TikTok!
UNLESS THE DENTIST is an active TikTok user, it’s not a good idea to get dental health advice from social media. We’ve noticed a lot of…
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Sealants Are a Protective Shield for Teeth
40% OF KIDS WILL have at least one cavity by the time they start school, usually due to…
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The Importance of Early Detection: Periodontal Therapy in Palo Alto
The Importance of Early Detection: Periodontal Therapy in Palo Alto Signs You May Have Periodontal Disease Maintaining a high level of oral health is not just about having a bright smile; it’s also crucial for your overall well-being. Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is an oral health issue affecting millions worldwide. While it can lead…
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What Myths Has Modern Dentistry Debunked?
FOR AS LONG AS there have been people, there has been tooth decay, but people in past civilizations didn’t..
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Is There a Wrong Way to Breathe?
“MOUTH-BREATHER” HAS made the rounds as an insult in recent years, but breathing primarily through the…
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The Rotten Teeth of Shakespeare’s Time
WE CAN SEE a hint of the state of dental health in Shakespeare’s England from a sonnet in which he describes his lady love’s reeking breath. The…
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Smile More to Boost Your Health!
YOU PROBABLY HEARD the line “it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown” when you were growing up, but…
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