It seems that technology is creating incredible advancements in all aspects of the world, and this includes dentistry. It’s not difficult to believe that the hardest substance and strongest muscles in the human body are found in the mouth. Our teeth endure quite a bit of wear and tear when feeding our bodies. The enamel […]
Recently, CBS News published an article on their website called “7 troublesome ways teens destroy their teeth,” in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month. The article discusses some of the habits that are often displayed in teens that negatively affect their oral health, however I think that these poor behaviors are exhibited by adults […]
Studies show that one of the initial traits people notice when meeting someone for the first time is their smile. This explains why a bright, white smile is so desirable, leading to an abundance of products which can be purchased at any number of drug stores around the country. But what can you do if […]
***UPDATED: July 31, 2014*** A new smile survey found that a significant portion of the participants are dissatisfied with their smiles and believe that their self-confidence would improve if they were corrected. The study also found that shockingly, many were not aware that it is never too late to repair their teeth, according to a […]
***UPDATED: March 20, 2013*** After reading horror stories such as this one, it’s really no wonder so many are fearful of the dentist. A recent story from the UK’s Daily Mail describes an incident where a Spanish dentist allegedly pulled out a patient’s teeth after a dispute over a dental bill. The patient, a woman […]
The British are often stereotyped for having a challenging dental care system and, perhaps as a result, less-than-perfect looking teeth. Actor Mike Myers played the role of Austin Powers in a series of movies that, with huge, blockbuster success, demonstrated this generalization with exaggeration. Sure, people all over the world found his shaggy hair, retro […]