Pioneer Dental Inc

According to historians, the use of toothbrushes was not widely accepted in America until the early portion of the 20th Century. American soldiers were issued toothbrushes and expected to use them each day.

Do you ever worry that years of drinking soda, coffee and fruit juices have damaged your teeth's enamel? Using enamel-restoring mouthwashes in conjunction with fluoride toothpaste can help.

The key to plaque is removing it quickly, while it is still soft enough to be brushed and flossed away. After about two days, the plaque starts to harden and in about 10 days it transforms into tartar that is hard and difficult to clean off your teeth.

Did you know that people tend to chew their food on the same side of their mouth as the hand they write with? So, left handers tend to chew their food on the left side and right handers tend to chew their food on the right side. Perhaps ambidextrous handers chew their food on both sides?

Can chronic nail biting habits really hurt teeth? Absolutely, yes. Biting nails overtime can not only damage the tooth enamel, but it can also cause teeth to gradually move out of place and may even lead to tooth fractures.

According to historians, the earliest dentist known by name was Hesi-Re, who lived in Egypt more than 5,000 years ago.

As early as 201 A.D., the Romans were dental experts. They used gold crowns, fixed bridgework, and a paste made of ground eggshells and honey to clean their teeth.

Many dentists handle different types of procedures, such as braces and tooth extraction. We are happy to explain the range of dental services available without being referred to a specialist.

According to a recent poll, 50% of people listed someone's smile as the first thing they notice when meeting new people. We can make sure your smile will leave a good first impression.

Did you know that your body has few natural defenses to plaque, which is a biofilm that develops on the teeth? The plaque formed by bacteria can often adhere to the teeth for a considerable period of time without proper brushing and flossing.

In the Dark Ages, there was a belief that replacing a lost tooth with someone else's tooth would cause the lost tooth to grow back. Strangely enough, teeth that were derived from hanged criminals were believed to be the most effective.

Did you know that bad teeth were considered a rich man's disease about 200 years ago? This was because only wealthy people could afford to buy sweets.

Bad breath and the amount of saliva in your mouth are often connected. If you aren't properly hydrated, your body will automatically reduce the production of saliva. The result is dry mouth that often leads to bad breath.