Cosmetic dental procedures can make a big difference in a person’s appearance and confidence. Ranging from crowns and bonding to Invisalign invisible braces, modern technology means dentists can improve even the most imperfect smile. Among the simplest of these procedures, and rapidly growing in...
Contrary to popular belief, George Washington’s teeth were not made of wood. A New York dentist, Dr. John Greenwood, crafted a technologically advanced set of dentures for the time. They were made using of hippo ivory, human teeth, gold wire springs, and brass screws. At the time of President...
Many patients choose to put a cap or a cover over their toothbrush when they are done using it. Most dental professionals will tell you to do otherwise. Although these caps and toothbrush covers can be good while traveling, keeping dirt and debris away from your brush’s bristles, a covered...
During our lives we have 2 different types of teeth – baby teeth and adult teeth. Our baby teeth, as they are commonly called, are referred to as our primary teeth, because they come in first. These primary teeth begin erupting from the gum line between the ages of 4 and 18 months. The time when...
Your toothbrush may not seem like a great marvel. You use it every day and have ever since you had teeth to brush. But, did you know that the first toothbrush originated from China? In the year 1498 the 1st toothbrushes were made. At that time, the toothbrushes’ bristles were made from hog hair,...
It’s a fact that new born babies do not have the bacteria in their mouth that creates tooth decay. But, the bacteria can be transmitted to the baby from their mother when she kisses the child or even blows on food or drinks to cool them. As they grow, their solid food consumption increases and the...
Dr. John Greenwood was a New York dentist and forefather in American dentistry. He is most famous for making the long worn dentures of President George Washington, who started losing his own teeth in his early 20s. Dentist Greenwood designed Washington’s dentures with a hole to accommodate the...
Pop, soda, cola, whatever you may call it, those sugary carbonated drinks are beyond bad for your teeth. Unfortunately, in a society so addicted to sugar and caffeine, there’s not many dentists that have the persuasive power to get their patients to stop drinking it all together. Therefore, if you...