True or false — George Washington’s dentures were made of wood. If you said true, you have a lot to learn; not only about the first U.S. Commander-in-Chief, but also about the history of dentures. For the record, Washington lost all but one of his adult teeth by the time he became president and his dentures
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Dental Facts and Myths
When Polina was about six months old, her mother Marina noticed a tiny white speck emerging from her daughter’s gum line. Polina was anything but a fussy child, but now that she was teething, she was refusing to eat. She drooled through bib after bib, and was obviously miserable. Beside herself with worry, Marina relayed
Read MoreHow Pregnancy Affects your Teeth
There is a saying that goes, “Every mother to be is beautiful.” Notwithstanding morning sickness, swollen feet, back pain, and exhaustion, this statement nevertheless is very true. When it comes to stronger, healthier, more lustrous hair and nails, many expectant mothers marvel at the perks of hormones gone wild. But pregnancy may not be as
Read MoreCheek Biting: Why you bite your cheeks and how to prevent it
Cheek biting is actually a thing! For some, their cheek biting occurs randomly, often from trying to “multitask” (think chewing gum and talking at the same time) or eating food too quickly. For others, biting their cheek – and we mean the inside of their cheek! – can be chronic, perhaps from a nervous habit (providing the
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