by Scott Gourley | May 22, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
VERY FEW OF us still remember how sore our mouths felt when we were teething as babies, but most of us do remember what it was like to have our adult molars come in. Well, teething is a similar experience for toddlers, but it’s their first encounter with such...
by Scott Gourley | May 10, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
MANY STRANGE THINGS lie buried in the history of dental care and hygiene, but we think these five traditions really stand out. (Although we don’t recommend any of them!) 1. Ancient Babylonians believed teeth-grinding was caused by demons. So, logically, the best...
by Scott Gourley | May 3, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
WHY DO DENTISTS always warn against chewing ice? It’s because it’s a habit that can do serious and permanent damage to the teeth and gums. Even when ice-chewers know this, they can still find it difficult to quit, so let’s take a closer look at what...
by Scott Gourley | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
HOPEFULLY WE ALL know how crucial daily flossing and twice-daily brushing are to keeping a growing child’s smile healthy, but the foods they eat are also important for their oral health as they develop. Vitamins Developing Teeth Need Antioxidants like vitamin C...
by Scott Gourley | Apr 19, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
MOST OF US can remember the scraped knees and other bumps and bruises we got as we were growing up and discovering the world around us. As parents, we want our kids to get the most out of childhood while hopefully avoiding some of the downsides — especially...
by Scott Gourley | Mar 29, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
THE NEXT TIME you need an ice-breaker, why not toss out a few weird mouth facts? We’re confident you’ll be able to impress your friends. Fact #1: We Need our Spit to Taste Our Food Our saliva plays a crucial role in facilitating our sense of taste. Without...
