Category: Preventative Care Page 4
Our Babies’ Teeth
June 13, 2017
At approximately 6 months of age, our babies’ first teeth begin to break through the gums. Usually, the first two teeth to erupt are the bottom front teeth. Next, the top four front teeth emerge. After that, other teeth slowly begin to fill in, usually in pairs — one each side of the upper or […]
Read MoreEveryone Needs Excellent Dental Care
March 22, 2017
It’s Dr. Bateman’s turn in the chair, pictured here with Wendy, one of our great dental assistants!
Read MoreA Pricey Tooth
September 20, 2016
In 1816, Sir Isaac Newton’s tooth was sold in London for today’s equivalent of $35,700. Don’t expect that much money from the Tooth Fairy—in America, she brings an average of $3 per tooth.
Read MoreInteresting Dental Facts
August 16, 2016
If you brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time, you will brush your teeth for about 24 hours each year, or 76 days over the course of your life! All this brushing will use about 20 gallons of toothpaste.
Read MoreWhite Teeth…or Black?
August 9, 2016
Our society thinks a shiny, white smile is attractive, but did you know in medieval Japan white teeth were considered ugly? Women used roots and inks to stain their teeth black, which they felt was much more becoming.
Read MoreYour Smile
July 26, 2016
Did you know that 50% of people say that a smile is the first thing they notice about someone? Also, studies show that a beautiful smile makes you look younger; it is better than plastic surgery! Brush twice a day and floss daily so the smile people are noticing is shiny and white!
Read MoreAnother Good Reason to Brush!
June 28, 2016
On a daily basis, your mouth is home to over 100,000,000 micro-creatures who are swimming, feeding, reproducing, and depositing waste in your mouth. Makes you want to brush your teeth, doesn’t it? Brushing often clears out the micro-creatures and helps prevent disease.
Read MoreRegular Dental Visits
May 3, 2016
“Preventative dentistry can extend human life ten years”, as quoted by Charles Mayo, founder of the Mayo Clinic. We surely agree! Regular checkups help to keep your teeth and gums healthy, and minor issues can be detected and treated before they become major problems.
Read MorePreventing Tooth Decay
February 16, 2016
Decay occurs when plaque, the sticky substance that forms on teeth, combines with the sugars and/or starches of the foods that we eat. This combination produces acids that attack tooth enamel. The best way to prevent tooth decay is by brushing twice a day and flossing daily. Eating healthy foods and avoiding snacks and drinks […]
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