Archive for 'Fun Dental Facts' Category
Fun Dental Facts, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
Having the right amount of fluoride in your diet is vital for good oral health. We all typically purchase fluoridated toothpaste and most people are aware that it is added to public water systems as important public health measure so that you get it in your home directly from your faucets. However, did you know ...
Fun Dental Facts, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
Anytime the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues a statement saying that fluoride and fluoridation in dentistry is one of the 10 most important public health measures of the 20th century, you can rest assured there has been exhaustive evidence from years of research backing it up. However, discovering this fact initially was ...
Fun Dental Facts, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
Are you one of those people who is known for always chewing gum—at home, work, everywhere? If so, you may have wondered if your habit is causing any long-term damage to your teeth and jaws. Based on what is currently known, there is no real evidence that chewing gum is bad for your jaws. However, ...
Fun Dental Facts
Friday, February 5, 2010
The universe of dentistry includes general dentists and dental specialists that many people are either unaware of or they may have heard the terminology but don't really know what it means. For example, do you know the difference between a prosthodontist, pedodontist, and an endodontist*? If not, they're worth knowing. While these dental specialists are ...
Fun Dental Facts
Friday, February 5, 2010
Have you ever looked at the official emblem of dentistry in your dentist's office and wondered about its history and meaning? If so, well you aren’t the first to do so! It was adopted by the American Dental Association (ADA) in 1965 but its origin dates back to ancient times and to Asclepius, one of ...
Fun Dental Facts, Pediatric Dentistry
Friday, February 5, 2010
While thumb or finger sucking is a completely normal behavior for babies, parents and caregivers need to be aware that if it continues too long, it could prove harmful to the development of your child's teeth and jaws. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that parents and caregivers encourage children to stop this habit ...
Fun Dental Facts
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The official emblem of dentistry was adopted by the American Dental Association (ADA) in 1965.
A Mythological History
Its origin dates back to ancient times and to Asclepius, one of the earliest gods associated with health renowned for his healing abilities, humane treatments and remedies. He can be recognized by his staff entwined with a single snake. ...
Fun Dental Facts, Pediatric Dentistry
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Encouraging your young child to brush daily will help to develop good oral hygiene practices early in life. But did you know that parents should monitor the amount of fluoride toothpaste for children under the age of 6. Higher-than-recommended levels of fluoride have been associated with an increased risk of mild discoloration in ...
Fun Dental Facts, Oral Hygiene
Thursday, February 4, 2010
While brushing your teeth, have you ever looked down at the collapsible tube and wondered about its history? Many people are surprised to learn that it has been around a lot longer than they think. Dr. Washington Sheffield, a dentist practicing in New London, CT, is widely credited with introducing this household standard after an ...
Fun Dental Facts, Wisdom Teeth
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Third molars have been referred to as “teeth of wisdom” since the Seventeenth Century and simply “wisdom teeth” since the Nineteenth Century. The third molars generally appear much later than other teeth, usually between the ages of 17 and 25 when a person reaches adulthood. It is generally thought among linguists that they ...
