9 Foods to Avoid for Happy, Strong Teeth

9 Foods to Avoid for Happy, Strong Teeth

Why be concerned about happy, strong teeth? There is an adage by an unknown author that says: “Ignore your teeth and they’ll go away”. It’s very true. Watching what you eat affects the health of your teeth. Certain foods can cause plaque on your teeth. Plaque is a...
Are Exploding Teeth a Silly Hoax?

Are Exploding Teeth a Silly Hoax?

Exploding teeth sound horrifying and like something out of a science fiction novel. A Pennsylvania dentist named WH Atkinson wrote an article about three patients that experienced an exploding teeth phenomenon: The first one was the Reverend DA from Springfield, PA...
Can COVID-19 Impact Your Teeth?

Can COVID-19 Impact Your Teeth?

COVID-19 was originally thought to mainly impact the lungs and respiratory system. However, throughout the length of this pandemic we are finding new side effects and consequences. Everyone reacts to the coronavirus in different ways. Some spike sky-high ever. Others...
Deep Cleaning: Dental Scaling and Root Planing

Deep Cleaning: Dental Scaling and Root Planing

In the dental world, dentists and dental hygienists know about two procedures most of us have never heard of until we get into a dental chair. The first procedure is dental scaling. Dental scaling is usually done with the second procedure, root planing. Combined, both...
Unbelievable! Strange Dental Stories Part 2

Unbelievable! Strange Dental Stories Part 2

From slow tooth extractions to tales of strange requests from patients, you’ve probably heard your share of funny dental stories. We like to laugh, too. So we thought we’d pull together some of our favorites from across the web. Here are our top funny dentistry...