When you were a kid you may have been told that it takes fewer muscles to smile than it does to frown. Though it’s a nice sentiment, this isn't strictly true. The mechanics behind smiling and frowning muscles are a little more complicated than that. The Reality of Smiling vs. Frowning The interconnectedness of human […]

What is tooth sensitivity? Tooth sensitivity can affect one or more teeth in the mouth. Typically, it is triggered by eating or drinking something hot, cold, sweet or sour. It can also be triggered by eating something cold immediately after eating something hot, or vice versa. People with tooth sensitivity will also feel a sharp […]

Sometimes it is difficult to discern fact from fiction, this remains true for dental issues as well. Here are five dental myths, debunked.   Myth # 1 – Decaying Baby Teeth Are No Big Deal Fact: Decaying baby teeth can affect permanent crowns. One common myth is that losing a baby tooth because of decay is […]

Taking your child to the dentist for the first time can be scary. Maybe you're going to see a new dentist, your child is young enough that they don't remember their previous visit or it's your kid's first dental visit altogether. As a parent, you obviously want to do anything you can to ensure that […]

Dental hygiene is an immensely important part of life, and while it is easy to do, it is not always easy to do daily. Sometimes life gets in the way, and a one night postponement can lead to a week of bad habits. However, keeping your teeth healthy impacts many areas of your life in […]

Most people would hesitate to air their dirty laundry ... or dirty teeth ... in public. Jessica Simpson, however, feels differently. The singer confided (in front of millions) to Ellen DeGeneres that she only brushes around three times every week. When added to the fact that she told Jay Leno that she regularly chews Nicorette […]