Only within the last decade have scientist begun to pay more attention to the bacteria present in our bodies. Known as the “microbiome,” the human body has communities of bacteria that outnumber human cells 10 to 1. Despite being so small, if all our bacteria was...
We’ve heard the message since we were children: sugar gives you cavities. Eating too many holiday pastries, drinking too much soda, or overwhelming our barista by asking for more pumps of syrup, can all have a significant effect on our teeth. So, to avoid an emergency...
For most, October 31st is a time for ghouls and ghosts, haunted houses, and scary movies. For dentists and dental patients, however, the months following are what’s truly scary. That’s because Halloween is the official start of the holiday season, which means sugar...
It’s no secret that Americans love their dogs. Last year alone we spent about 300 billion dollars on toys, care, and grooming for our canine friends. More important than the latest chew toy or orthopedic bed for our arthritic dog, however, is something many dog owners...
Researchers in Italy have discovered what they think are the oldest known examples of dental fillings. When these fillings were placed 13,000 years ago, people didn’t have much ability to synthesize filling materials, so they had to go with what was handy. Although...