Toothbrush Trivia

Toothpaste has been around since about 5,000 BC. That’s approximately when the ancient Egyptians started to use a paste on their teeth. The practice spread to other countries shortly thereafter. You might have been able to buy toothpaste back then, but it may have contained eggshells and animal hooves.  As time went on, toothpaste would include crushed shells and bones,... read more »

Recovering from Your Tooth Extraction

From time to time, you may have to have a tooth removed, or extracted. An extraction may be required if a tooth is too damaged by decay or trauma to be saved. Wisdom teeth issues may require exaction; and an extraction may be necessary if there are too many teeth in your mouth. Additionally, some orthodontic procedures may have to... read more »

What Do You Know About Inlays and Onlays?

Have you had filling fall out? Have you ever cracked a tooth? Do you even have parts of a tooth completely missing? Luckily, there is something you can do about these issues—namely, using dental inlays and onlays. While we recommend thinking about dental crowns and fillings, we recommend also thinking about the benefits of these restorations. You see, inlays and... read more »