Did you know that toothpaste throughout history included ingredients such as dried flowers, pepper, burnt bread, and charcoal? It seems strange to say the least, but some of these ingredients actually proved to be somewhat effective in preventing bad breath. Here is a short chronological list that covers the most interesting ingredients/methods in the history of toothpaste: Pumice, Burnt eggshells, …
Five Habits That May Wreck Your Teeth
Unlike our bones or skin, our teeth do not have regenerative powers and cannot grow back together if broken or chipped. Every day we do things that potentially put our teeth in danger. Many of these practices are habits we have acquired over time even though our parents told us not to do them. The tables have turned and now …
Protecting Your Childrens Teeth With Mouthguards
With the summer months upon us our kids are about to become more physically active. While we may encourage them to wear their helmets and pads when they’re playing, one great way, that we sometimes forget, to protect our children’s teeth is using mouthguards (sometimes referred to as mouth protectors). Mouthguards typically cover just the upper teeth and help minimize …
All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth
Photo by Steven Depolo The classic Christmas tune “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” may be just what your little one is feeling this Christmas season. Although some kids enjoy the attention they get from others when they’re missing their front two teeth, others are anxious to be able to eat normally again, or to have …