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The Oral Irrigator: Sixty Years of History and How It Helps Your Oral Health
The key element for good oral health is good and consistent habits. It’s why smart oral hygiene campaigns start by targeting children when they are in elementary-school age. Forming good habits early goes a long way. Brushing well one day a week won’t do a whole lot. Brushing effectively every day will prove the best
Teeth Health Tips: The Worst Foods for Your Teeth & Cavities
Most people might not think too much about their teeth. That is, of course, until something goes wrong. Then suddenly their chompers/gnashers/fangs/food smashers have their undivided attention. For many, it is not until we feel that pang or sting of pain that we stop and analyze the problem. By the time we feel pain, however,
Deep Digging for Wisdom Teeth: Why We Have Them and Today’s Extractions
A rite of passage. A horror story we all share. The well-known surgery, the swollen cheeks, the proceeding soup and jello eating for several days. For many young adults, the removal of these pesky teeth is simply standard operating procedure. For our ancestors, these large teeth were very valuable assets. In the modern-day, we think
A Bite Out of History: Dentistry During War Time
The battles of today are quite different from battles that happened in the early and mid 20th century. Soldiers today get rotations and come home or leave front lines after a few months. When it came to World War I and World War II, soldiers would be overseas and sometimes near the front lines for
The Facts Behind Coffee And Your Teeth
So, how does coffee affect your pearly whites, and what can you do about it? There’s a lot of debate about what works and what doesn’t. To make it simple, we’ve looked at how coffee can discolor your teeth and how to turn them back to a stunning smile. How Does Coffee Stain My Teeth?
Achieving the Smile of Your Dreams with Cosmetic Dentistry
The Dawn of a New Smile: 18th Century Orthodontics Although the question of how to straighten teeth dates as far back as ancient times—philosophers such a Hippocrates and Aristotle pondered methods to straighten teeth circa 400 BCE—the true start of orthodontics can be traced back to 18th century Europe when French dentist Pierre Fauchard published
How Did People Clean Their Teeth Before Toothpaste?
Toothpaste: A Taste of the Good Life There are so many fantastic things to appreciate about living with modern conveniences. Wireless internet. Smartphones. Keyless cars. And toothpaste. If you’re wondering why toothpaste is on the same list as wireless internet, then you haven’t thought about what life was like before our modern version of toothpaste!
The Power of a Smile: Improve Your Life By Smiling More Often!
Taking Your Smile from 😐 to 😀 We live in an era of selfies. Whether you’re taking a picture of your outfit to post on Instagram or your best friend wants to immortalize tonight’s birthday party with a group picture, being photographed is nearly unavoidable. Everyone has a high-quality camera in their pockets, and you
Dental Crowns, Bridges, and Veneers: What You Need to Know
Dental crowns, bridges, and veneers are one of the many tools that dental professionals utilize to improve people’s teeth and overall health. At Lee Trevino Dental, we’ve helped countless patients over the years to correct their dental health and find their best smile. However, we find that many people are confused about the process behind
