Doc’s Dental Minute

Keep Kids Brushing During The Summer
With summer here, your kids may not have to worry about homework for a while, but they will need to put in the work to keep their teeth clean. With the less organized schedules of [...]
Did George Washington Really Have Wooden Teeth?
Did George Washington Really Have Wooden Teeth? 7 Cool Facts Happy Birthday, Mr. President! Though we celebrated it on Monday, today is George Washington’s actual birthday (he was born in 1732), and he doesn’t [...]
Kids, Teens, And Gum Disease
YOU MIGHT THINK that gum disease is a dental health problem that only adults have to deal with. Unfortunately, teenagers and children are also at risk of developing gingivitis and more severe forms of periodontal disease. [...]
Oral Piercings: Self-Expression With Risks
WE ALL LIKE to show off our personality and sense of style in the way we present ourselves, from clothing to hairstyle to cosmetics. Piercings are often an important component of personal image, but unlike clothing [...]
Chocolate And Your Teeth
Chocolate And Your Teeth UNDER MOST CIRCUMSTANCES, dentists are not fans of candy. The sugar in candy is the favorite food of bacteria that cause tooth decay. However, when it comes [...]
The Coolest Teeth In The Animal Kingdom
The Coolest Teeth In The Animal Kingdom MOST OF US already know that sharks constantly grow new teeth, venomous snakes use their fangs like syringes full of poison, and elephants have enormous [...]
Dentures Then And Now
Dentures Then And Now AS RECENTLY AS 2012, one fifth of American adults over sixty-five had lost all of their natural teeth. Whether the tooth loss is from age or other causes, it [...]
How Your Oral And Overall Health Are Linked
How Your Oral And Overall Health Are Linked WE’VE SAID IT BEFORE AND WE’LL SAY IT AGAIN… taking care of your teeth and mouth is more than just about cosmetics, it’s about your [...]
Is Chewing Gum Good Or Bad For Your Teeth?
Is Chewing Gum Good Or Bad For Your Teeth? DID YOU KNOW that the average American consumes 1.8 pounds of gum each year? With so much gum going into our mouths [...]
A Brief History Of Dental Floss
A Brief History Of Dental Floss Flossing Is An Older Concept Than You Might Think While we don’t know the exact beginnings of flossing, it looks like as long as [...]
Dental Sleep Therapy
Introducing Dental Sleep Therapy When was the last time you asked your dentist about sleep disorders? The answer would most likely be never. Do you regularly lose energy as [...]
Early Orthodontics – Who Needs It?
Early Orthodontics – Who Needs It? A beautiful smile can melt hearts, make friends and set the stage to accomplish your dreams. The quality of that smile starts early on. [...]