What Myths Has Modern Dentistry Debunked?
For as long as there have been people, there has been tooth decay.
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Is There a Wrong Way to Breathe?
“Mouth-breather” has made the rounds as an insult in recent years.
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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.
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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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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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Teaching Your Kids Good Dental Habits
It isn’t always easy to teach a young child important life skills.
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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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History’s Weirdest Teeth Traditions
Many strange things lie buried in the history of dental care and hygiene.
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Nutrition for Building Healthy Smiles
Hopefully we all know how crucial daily flossing and twice-daily brushing are to keeping a growing child’s smile healthy.