Shiver me timbers, matey! On September 19th, we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Ye landlubbers wouldn’t know it, but there may have been a reason the scallywags of the 7 seas downed so much grog: their oral health habits were atrocious! Avast! Ye … [Read more...]
Stop Sharing Bacteria
Whether talking treats or toys, we’re typically taught from a young age that sharing is important. When it comes to items we put in our mouths, though, the best way to show you care is to not share. That’s because cavity-causing or gum-disease germs can be passed from mouth to … [Read more...]
Anatomy of a Tooth
Every tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond. - Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 This ‘tooth’ quote was written during the Age of Reason, during which, the world began to think and act rationally. The lines of wisdom, authored centuries ago emphasize the … [Read more...]
Tooth Fairy Pays More for a Tooth in 2013
The Tooth Fairy was a lot more generous in 2013 than the year before, with the going rate for a lost baby tooth rising more than 44% from 2012 levels. The average gift for a lost baby tooth last year was $3.50, up $1.08 from the prior year according to The Original Tooth Fairy … [Read more...]
Baby Bottle Rot: Myths and Facts
Baby bottle rot sounds like it should be the name of some unavoidable disease in an apocalyptic Hollywood film. While the name sounds scary, baby bottle rot is in fact a preventable condition that many parents are unaware of. Baby bottle rot is a well-documented side effect of … [Read more...]