Mar 20 2011
While we spend most of our time on this blog talking about what a dentist can do to help restore your teeth, or whiten your smile, sometimes it’s worth stopping for a moment to give you something to smile about. Here is some dental trivia to think on. By not flossing, you are missing out [...]
Mar 11 2011
Once upon a time, you would walk into a dentist’s room and all you would see is a dentist’s chair, a large overhead light, a spit bowl, and shelves and benches to hold the dentists tools of trade. Walk into the rooms of some dentists today and what you’ll see is electrical equipment, small monitors, [...]
Sep 16 2010
We all love a little trivia, it often contains surprises and can be used to resolve some arguments. Dental trivia is not different, however, if you really think about some of these facts, they provide even more cause for a good dental care routine. Here are some items of trivia to consider: 100 years ago [...]
Jul 09 2010
Count the number of teeth in your mouth? If the number is less than 32, you have a lot more wisdom coming your way. A friend’s 9-year-old daughter, when asked to brush her teeth before going to bed, asked her bewildered parents if they knew the different types of teeth in the mouth. My friend [...]
May 06 2009
In the human body, teeth have a character of their own. They determine the way we look and the way we smile at people. In today’s post, we will look at some amusing facts on teeth: The enamel of the teeth is the hardest thing in the the human body. Somewhere between 900 BC and [...]
Jan 06 2009
Hi everyone! How is the new year treating you? Today, we want to break away from advice, instead, we want to entertain you. Here are some amusing quotes on teeth. Sit back and enjoy! Adam and Eve had many advantages, but the principal one was that they escaped teething. – Mark Twain She laughs at [...]
Dec 06 2008
Everyone has a distinct tongue print, as unique as a finger print or a signature. Do you know that each of us use the upper set of the teeth to bite and the lower set to chew? Some time between 900 BC and 300 BC, people in the Mayan civilization decorated their teeth. They use [...]
Sep 20 2008
Have you ever wondered how one would define teeth? Have you ever tried defining the white jewels in your mouth? We picked up a bunch of interesting definitions of teeth off the internet. Enjoy! “TEETH ARE small white structures found in the jaws (or mouths) of many vertebrates that are used to tear, scrape, milk [...]
Aug 28 2008
How does toothpaste help us? It helps keep our teeth clean. It freshen our breath. Fluoride-based toothpaste keeps cavities at bay. What does toothpaste contain? Abrasive agents like silica: They help remove stains off your teeth. Whitening agents: They help whiten your teeth. The composition of whitening agents is usually not revealed by toothpaste manufacturers. [...]
Aug 25 2008
In this post, we will present to you two interesting and useful news snippets on dental care. “Scientists have discovered that the humble cranberry harbors several anti-oxidants (flavonoids) that show the ability to counteract the damaging effects of the bacterium Streptococcus mutans, which causes dental caries (tooth decay). “Dental caries is the most common oral [...]