Facinating Facts

Aging and Tooth Loss

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Tooth loss has been pinpointed as one of the most important factors in accelerated aging.

Washington’s dentist

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Paul Revere, of the Midnight Ride fame, served as George Washington’s dentist.

Sugar and your teeth

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

If you’re like the average American, you’ll eat 125 pounds of sugar this year, most of it in processed foods.

Stress and your Teeth

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

If you’re under stress, brush more often. This will help counter the effects of stress causing you to have less saliva and more acidic saliva.

Smile Makeover

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Smile makeovers, thanks to cosmetic dentistry and sedation dentistry, can now be performed in just one dental visit.

The Union Army and Dentistry

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

In the Union Army in the 1860s, soldiers had to have at least six opposing teeth, since that was a requirement to bite gun cartridges.

Queen Elizabeth’s Teeth

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Queen Elizabeth of England, who ruled in the 1500s, was known for her yellow and black teeth.

Laughing Gas

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Laughing gas (more formally known as nitrous oxide) was named for the effect it has on people.  It was introduced into the U.S. in the 1840’s.

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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

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