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.
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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.
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Cavities Are Childhood’s Most Common Disease
By their eleventh birthday, 2 in 5 kids will have at least one cavity.
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Do You Know Your Child’s Teeth Timeline?
The first baby tooth and the first loose tooth are two of childhood’s biggest milestones.
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Did Ancient Americans Have Dental Problems?
We tend to imagine that people from earlier eras must’ve had worse teeth than we do.
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Your Teeth Underwater
Anyone who regularly swims might have noticed that your teeth are more sensitive after climbing out of the pool.
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Teaching Your Kids Good Dental Habits
It isn’t always easy to teach a young child important life skills.
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Preparing for the First Dental Visit
Not much is better in the world than the smiles of our kids.
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Medieval England’s Bad Breath Solutions
Back in medieval times in England, people didn’t have a great understanding of what caused cavities or gum disease.
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When Is It Time to See the Dentist?
Dental problems like gum disease and tooth decay can easily sneak up on us if we aren’t careful.