Dogs are attracted to the saliva and the smell of the retainers. Dogs have strong mouth muscles so when they find the retainers, they are usually destroyed by the time the dog is done chewing on them. When you are not wearing your retainers keep them in a retainer case...
Practicing good oral hygiene is very important for many reasons. Research has recently shown that good oral hygiene goes beyond fighting off cavities. It also lessens your risk of cancer. Research has found that people with low levels of dental plaque were 80 percent less likely to die of cancer...
I came across this post, and I thought I would share: Tooth Fairies Around the World Everyone will lose baby teeth as children…and then the tooth fairy comes into the picture. After looking into stories about the tooth fairy it turns out that the U.S. is not the only country...
From time to time, the main stream media comes up with a great article about teeth and over-all body health. Another such article was published in the Wall Street Journal last week titled “If Your Teeth Could Talk.” It is another great article about how important your teeth and oral...
There is a lot of discussion through the media and among the dental community about a recent article in the journal Cancer creating a possible link between dental x-rays and brain cancer. I am posting a review of this research that was put together by a friend of mine who...
On August 6th 2011, 30 Americans fighting for our country – one being our own Spencer C. Duncan of Olathe, KS. – lost their lives when their Chinook helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan. From this tragic event came the Spencer C. Duncan “Make It Count Project” which is dedicated...
This important dental question is one that we get every day in our orthodontic offices, and is perhaps the most controversial dental issue in orthodontics. The simple answer is that we wait until all of the baby teeth have been lost and all of the permanent teeth (except wisdom teeth)...
When you have braces, it’s important to take great care of your teeth. Brushing and flossing regularly help ensure a lasting, healthy smile. Not brushing enough or eating too many starchy and sugary foods can cause plaque and tartar buildup, stain the teeth, create cavities, and can even lead to...
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