What Myths Has Modern Dentistry Debunked?
FOR AS LONG AS there have been people, there has been tooth decay, but people in past civilizations didn’t..
How to Find a Great Orthodontist in Toledo
PEOPLE MIGHT NEED to find a new orthodontist in Toledo for all sorts of reasons. Maybe they just moved to the area. Maybe their old orthodontist retired. Maybe their kids are growing up…
What Are the Different Parts of Braces For?
ANYONE WHO HAS or had braces has noticed the different parts and probably wondered what role they…
The Rotten Teeth of Shakespeare’s Time
WE CAN SEE a hint of the state of dental health in Shakespeare’s England from a sonnet in which he describes his lady love’s reeking breath. The…
Smile More to Boost Your Health!
YOU PROBABLY HEARD the line “it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown” when you were growing up, but…
The Banned Foods List Is There for Good Reason
ONE OF THE LEAST fun aspects of orthodontic treatment is the banned foods list. No more movie popcorn, no…
How Do Braces Do What They Do?
A LOT OF PEOPLE take it for granted that braces can move teeth into their correct positions, but how many people…
Did Ancient Americans Have Dental Problems?
WE TEND TO IMAGINE
that people from earlier eras must’ve had worse teeth than we do because…
Your Teeth Underwater
ANYONE WHO REGULARLY swims might have noticed that your teeth are more sensitive after climbing…
Crooked Teeth Can Cause Speech Problems
LET’S TAKE A look at how orthodontic treatment can overlap with speech pathology. Overbites are…
