Charcoal in medicine and even as a toothpaste is nothing new, going back millennia to ancient times. By the 1800s, researchers observed that charcoal could reduce or eliminate the toxic effects of poison when ingested. This was put to the test in 1831, when a French scientist downed a fatal dose of strychnine (a known
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What to Expect during Your Dental Crown Procedure?
A dental crown is an artificial cap designed to strengthen a tooth when there isn’t enough tooth tissue remaining to keep it functional. Each crown is custom designed to your specific needs and anatomy and are made of different materials but usually ceramic or porcelain. Crowns can serve as fillings, protecting a weak tooth from breaking, and may also
Read MoreThe Association Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease
Researches have long noted a link between heart disease and gum disease, or periodontitis. By heart disease, this article is referring to atherosclerosis, or the buildup of plaque in blood vessel walls that can cause heart attacks. Whether one condition causes the other or contributes to an increased risk has not yet been determined. There are several theories currently
Read MoreWhat to Do During a Dental Emergency
Toothaches, abscesses, cracked or chipped teeth, losing a filling – these are all dental emergencies that need to be treated right away. A dental emergency can be painful and scary, and infections in your mouth can be life-threatening if left untreated. Whatever type of dental emergency you have, delaying treatment can make the problem worse
Read MoreTooth Pain and Headaches: What’s the Connection
Which came first – the headache or the toothache? If it’s the latter, there is a perfectly logical explanation for both. In fact, if you are a frequent headache sufferer, you may want to consult your dentist as well as your doctor. That’s because there is a definite interconnectivity between the orofacial (mouth, jaws and face)
Read MoreThe History of Dentures
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
Read MoreDental 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 MoreWhat are the White Spots on My Teeth?
Maintaining gleaming white teeth no longer just indicates good dental hygiene, it’s become a fashion statement. Whether you achieve your pearly whites through bleaching sessions with your dental hygienist or by using overnight bleaching trays, home whitening products, or toothpaste with whiteners, brightening your smile has become as desired as flawless skin and shiny hair. Sure,
Read MoreIs Chewing Gum Harmful for Your Teeth?
Your teacher may have scolded you about chewing gum when your were a kid, but as far as your teeth go, chewing gum may actually be good for them. Thousands of years ago, ancient cultures used different types of chewing gums to help maintain oral health and freshness. Modern chewing gum is almost as American
Read MorePreparing Your Child for Dentist Appointments
From a young age, we have heard everyone say things like “drinking your milk and eating your fruits and vegetables will help you grow up to be big and strong”. Well, the same thing goes for visiting the dentist. Regular visits to a dentist are a crucial part of helping a child grow up healthy
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