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What Are Natal Teeth?

A fresh newborn baby…soft skin, a sweet face, tiny toes and fingers…and teeth??  Immediately, a visual image is conjured in your head of a newborn baby looking up at his adoring parents and flashing a twinkling Hollywood smile.  Well…not exactly.
Natal teeth, as these teeth are called, are extremely rare and only occur once in every 2,000 babies. When parents are expecting that first tooth to pop a few months in, they can be quite shocked(understandably)to […]

Why So Serious, George?

Have you ever wondered why most early pictures of presidents show a serious, tight-lipped smile?

Could it possibly be because they didn’t want to reveal their terrible teeth and dental habits to the masses?  Would you believe that George Washington had such terrible oral issues, that he had only one of his original teeth left by his presidential inauguration. The rest of his mouth, filled with false teeth, often made embarrassing clicking noises when he […]

What to Do About Tooth Pain

If you’ve ever bitten into a cold, tasty ice cream cone or shoveled in a spicy plate of Indian food only to experience sharp, shooting pain in your teeth, you probably have some level of tooth sensitivity.  And you aren’t alone. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, over 40 million adults suffer from this frustrating phenomenon. Usually, sensitive teeth respond most dramatically to extreme hot or cold temperatures, acidic or spicy foods, […]

Talking to the Dentist with Your Mouth Pried Open

Jimmy Fallon recently asked people to write in with their weirdest dentist stories. Fortunately, for most patients, the weirdest experience is the attempt at conversation in the chair. You know…the one where you try to answer detailed questions while having your mouth in the most awkward, wide open position.

            Dentist: “So how are you enjoying your new job?”

            Patient: “Aoinfsdklweruo asoidfaso.”

            Dentist: “That sounds great.”

Here […]

Modern Dentistry

With so many current technological advancements happening in the dentistry world, patients will continue to see quicker treatments, shorter visits, and more accurate assessment of oral health concerns.  Even better, these improvements will make dental treatments more affordable and accessible for all potential patients.

It seems this rapidly growing field is constantly evolving and reconstructing the way we view oral health. A future with fewer cavities and less painful procedures would be […]

What’s Up With Wisdom Teeth?

Many years ago, humans didn’t have the luxury of modern cooking tools like sharp knives, vegetable steamers and propane grills.  Munching on uncooked meats, nuts, berries, roots and other natural plants produced strong molars and a broader jaw in consumers, out of sheer necessity and survival.
Fast forward to the 21st century and we have the ability to cut, chop, dice, boil, steam, and bake just about anything and everything we eat.  In other words, our foods […]

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