Life with braces can be tough. It takes a few lifestyle adjustments to get your mouth used to housing braces. But after the soreness subsides, you are well on your way to obtaining that beautiful smile you’ve always dreamt of. Brushing is especially important because of all the new hiding spots for food and bacteria…
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Five Tips for Cleaning Teeth with Braces
Braces can be tough to clean. Food bits get stuck in them, and they create many other hidden pockets for food and bacteria.  Here are five tips for keeping your teeth clean with braces. Brush more often. The usual twice-a-day routine isn’t always enough with braces – to keep your teeth food and therefore bacteria…
The History of the Toothbrush
Have you ever thought about where the toothbrush came from, and what people used before the modern toothbrush was invented? The toothbrush as we know it wasn’t invented until 1938. The first bristle toothbrush, similar to the ones we use now, was found in China; the bristles were made from mountain hogs while the handle…
Who is the Tooth Fairy?
Did you know that the Tooth Fairy is only about 100 years old? That might seem pretty old for a winged pixie who spreads fairy dust and leaves money in exchange for baby teeth, but before this friendly version came into existence, teeth exchanges were done by a witch! In medieval England, people would bury…
Oral Health and Pregnancy
It can be easy to overlook your oral health during pregnancy what with everything else going on. But it is more important than ever to take care of your teeth and gums during this time. Changing hormone levels that occur with pregnancy can make some dental conditions worse. Furthermore, babies’ teeth begin to develop between…
Oral Health and Osteoporosis
Can you guess what osteoporosis and dental health have in common? Bones. People with osteoporosis tend to show bone loss in the jaw, which can lead to tooth loss. Furthermore, the American Dental Association reports that people who have reduced bone density or osteoporosis are often prescribed medications called bisphosphonates, which can decrease bone loss…
Diabetes and oral health
For the 26 million Americans who suffer from diabetes, gum disease is not usually the first complication that comes to mind. But the American Dental Association reports that people with diabetes are not only more susceptible to gum disease, but gum disease can also affect blood glucose levels. Furthermore, people with diabetes generally have lowered…
