Tip Tuesdays

Welcome to Tooth Tip Tuesday! Watch these weekly updated videos that are helpful to learn more about Dental Care, frequently asked questions from patients, and more!

Episode 1- When Should I go see the Dentist?

Episode 2- At what age should I bring my child to see the Dentist?

Episode 3- Do I need to brush my teeth?

Episode 4- What is Tooth Decay?

Episode 5- "Smiling".

Episode 6- "Why should I floss?".

Episode 7- "What is the difference between a Filling and a Crown?".​

Episode 8- "Staining of Teeth?".​

Fun Fact Fridays

Enjoy some fun Dental Facts

Fact 1
Did you know that it was customary during the middle ages to kiss a donkey if you had a toothache.

Fact 2
The average woman smiles 62 times a day. The average man smiles about 8 times a day. Kids laugh around 400 times a day, adults just 15 times a day.

Fact 3
​Here are some interesting Easter Facts.
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Fact 4
​The first toothbrush with bristles was made in China in 1498. Bristles from hogs, horses, and badgers were used.

Fact 5
​It takes 43 muscles to frown. It only takes 17 to smile.

Fact 6
According to a recent survey by Time magazine, 59% of people would rather have a dental appointment than sit next to someone who is talking on a cell phone.

Fact 7  
A snail's mouth is no larger than the head of a pin, yet it can contain over 25,000 teeth.

Fact 8  
American President George Washington's teeth began to fall out before he reached the age of 30, and he eventually lost them all. During his lifetime, he had at least four sets of dentures made to replace them. Dentures were constructed from materials including human, and probably cow and horse teeth, ivory (possibly elephant), lead-tin alloy, copper alloy (possibly brass), and silver alloy.​

Fact 9
Hesy-Ra was an ancient Egyptian high official during the early Third Dynasty of Egypt. His most notable title was Wer-ibeḥsenjw, meaning either "Great one of the ivory cutters" or "Great one of the dentists", which would make him the earliest named dentist. His tomb is noted for its paintings and cedar wood panels.