Because they look like natural teeth and function like natural teeth, it’s easy to think that they’re just like natural teeth. But they’re not, and, in at least one area, they may need different care from natural teeth.
Read Dental StoryPeople have been experiencing dental decay ever since we became human. The first evidence of oral health problems in humans arises about 1.8 million years ago, but it has been thought that widespread tooth decay wasn’t a problem until the rise of agriculture, which allowed people access to more sugars and carbohydrates. However, evidence from a new find shows that some isolated populations of prehistoric people likely experienced levels of decay comparable to modern humans, only without the benefit of modern dentistry.
Read Dental StoryYour face shape is one of the most important determiners of an attractive appearance. But to create an attractive appearance, your face and your smile have to have a good relationship.
Read Dental StoryAre you considering Invisalign or another option to straighten teeth, but aren’t sure whether it’s worth it? If so, consider these 10 benefits of straight teeth and you’ll see that straightening your teeth is an investment with very high returns. Straight Teeth Are Easier to Clean When your teeth are straight, they expose the maximum amount of surface area to your toothbrush. Only a small amount of space between teeth is concealed, and this is easy to reach and clean with floss.
Read Dental StoryA recent study showed that people who get a facelift don’t just look more attractive–they’re considered more likable, too. This isn’t a surprise. It’s something we’ve known in cosmetic dentistry for years: improving your smile affects the way others perceive your personality, too.
Read Dental StoryOne of the reasons why people choose dental implants is that they look very attractive–they’re essentially indistinguishable from natural teeth, but only when the root part of the implant is fully covered. Unfortunately, some people may experience receding gums around their dental implants, exposing the roots.
Read Dental StoryOne of the things that make America different from the rest of the world is how much we smile. It’s not entirely because we’re such a happy country (actually, we’re just the 14th happiest country). Instead, it’s a combination of factors that contributed to making Americans more likely to smile than others. Historical Notions We’ve looked before at the origins of the American smile and talked about three particular reasons why Americans might have suddenly become interested in smiling around the turn of the 20th century.
Read Dental StorySmiling is a friendly gesture, but in organizations, it’s more often that the person in a lower rank will smile at the person in a higher rank. It’s natural since smiling evolved partly from a subservient expression. However, there are very good reasons why leaders should turn the tables on the people in their organization, and smile more.
Read Dental StoryIn what is probably one of the strongest endorsements ever, Cristiano Ronaldo, the Real Madrid star who scored the last-second equalizer for Portugal against the US in the World Cup, is promoting a Japanese smile exerciser called Facial Fitness Pao, even though it’s pretty clear he doesn’t have a clue how it works, and, after watching the commercial, I’m not sure, either.
Read Dental StoryGum disease is caused by infection, but it’s not simply infection that results in the most serious consequences of gum disease, bone loss, and tooth loss. Instead, it’s partly our body’s response to infection, as high levels of infection drive the body’s immune system to implement a “scorched earth” strategy designed to eliminate an infection, even if that means removing a lot of healthy tissue along with it.
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