How Did We end up with Gold Teeth? The Weird History of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns – or sometimes called dental caps – are prosthetic devices places over broken teeth to strengthen and improve their appearance. Crowns are used to […]
Dental History
Dental History, Oral Health, Uncategorized
The Truth about George Washington’s Teeth
George Washington, the first President of the United States and revolutionary general, had dental problems his entire life. When he
Dental History, Flossing, Uncategorized
Horse Hair? The Strange History of Dental Floss
Humans have used tools since before the birth of modern, written history. From fire to arrowheads, we’ve always looked for
Dental History, thanksgiving, Uncategorized
How did Native Americans and Pilgrims Care for Their Teeth?
As Thanksgiving approaches, we look back to the discovery of the new world and observe how two cultures came together
cavity prevention, Dental History, Uncategorized
The Sweet History of Halloween Candy
Did you know that Halloween hasn’t always involved trick-or-treating for candy? Actually, Halloween used to be undertaken as The Festival