Thank goodness we are living in a day and time when our medical concerns can usually be addressed, diagnosed, and eliminated within a few visits to the doctor or dentist. As recently as one hundred years ago, people went to the blacksmith to have teeth pulled—and often this did not turn out very well. There…
Most of us have been taught since childhood to brush our teeth two or three times a day. Along with using an age-appropriate toothbrush with soft, medium, or firm bristles, we are encouraged to use an inch or so of toothpaste atop the brush to get teeth thoroughly clean over a period of about two…
The earlier your kids learn to brush their teeth, the better. If they learn the habits while they’re young, your kids will be more likely to brush their teeth as adults. Healthy gums and cavity-free baby teeth will also lead to better development of adult teeth and reduce the chance that they’ll need braces. Some…