The earliest known evidence of dental work goes back as far as 12,000 BC. Archeologists have found an ancient tooth which contains remnants of a dental cleaning with flint tools. The first written text that has been discovered that mentions dentistry, however, is dated thousands of years later in 5000 BC. This Sumerian manuscript cites “tooth worms” as the origin... read more »

You probably know that there are a number of things you can do to protect your teeth. Similarly, you know that brushing and flossing are vital to your oral health. However, do you know how to determine the type of floss that’s best for your teeth? There are a variety of different flosses you could consider using. For example, if... read more »

The holidays are right around the corner. Hopefully that means there will be plenty of joys and toys, meats and cheeses, and ice creams and root beer dreams to keep everyone in your family happy. With all the excitement brewing for the festive times to come, it’s important to remember your oral health care. Thanks to cosmetic dentistry, you can... read more »

What would you do if you lost a tooth? Does the answer to that question depend on where the tooth was? Usually, if one of someone’s front teeth is knocked out, an appointment is set as quickly as possible. But, if the missing teeth are towards the back of a mouth, and don’t have a significant impact on the aesthetics... read more »