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While tobacco products are known to increase risks for oral cancer, there are a number of risk factors for oral cancer which you may not be aware of, including heavy alcohol use, extended exposure to sunlight on the lips and poor dental hygiene.

Cleaning one’s teeth has been an important habit even before recorded history. Archaeologists have uncovered sites, worldwide, that contain chew sticks, twigs, feathers, bones, and even porcupine quills all used in an attempt to clean one’s teeth.

Around 700 BC, the people of Northern Italy would make dentures out of human or animal teeth. They were easy to make but the problem was that they would deteriorate too quickly. This led to further research on creating the perfect denture.

Did you know that one of the oldest complete dentures was discovered in Japan and was made of wood? It was traced back to the 1500's and had almost the same shape as modern dentures that are retained by suction.

When treating an inflamed or infection pulp, we first make an opening in the tooth’s crown. We then use small instruments to clean the pulp from the chamber and root canals. Finally, we shape the canal and prepare it for filling.

Do you know how to brush your dentures? Most dentists advise using toothpaste and a small-to-medium headed toothbrush. Make sure you clean all the surfaces of the dentures, including the surface that touches your gums.

If you’ve been busy planning a wedding, you may have forgotten about one of the most important details until the last minute. Even if you don’t have long before your wedding, we can help give you the smile you’ll want to remember in pictures.

Why can extensive damage occur to a tooth without causing pain? Because the nerve fibers which signal pain are only located under the tooth enamel. We often see severe tooth enamel decay which has gone unnoticed because there was no pain.

Sometimes a tooth problem may come out of nowhere, but there are ways to help your teeth stay healthy. Always avoid corrosive sodas and drinks. Any drink with effervescence can cause cavities.

Today’s teeth whitening procedures not only give you a beautiful, white smile in about an hour, but they also cause much less sensitivity than similar procedures used in the past. To help minimize any potential sensitivity, be sure to avoid hot and cold drinks for the first 24 hours following your procedure.

Not only does smoking affect the overall health of teeth, but it is also well known for staining teeth. To achieve a whiter, healthier smile, it is best to quit smoking before tooth whitening procedures.

While common lore claims that George Washington’s teeth were made of wood, this is actually not true. Rather, they were some of the most advanced dentures of the day, made from a carved ivory denture plate fitted with human, horse, and donkey teeth.

It’s important to remember you aren’t magically cured just because the pain in your mouth goes away. There could still be deep decay spreading to other healthy teeth in your mouth.

How white do you want your teeth to be? Professional-quality teeth whitening systems can make your teeth 12 to 15 times whiter over the course of several treatments. The best whitening systems usually combine at home treatments with professional whitening.