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IT’S TRUE THAT EVERY ASPECT OF OUR HEALTH IS AFFECTED TO SOME DEGREE BY OUR GENES. And yes, some people just seem to be more predisposed to getting cavities. But it’s probably not a matter of “soft” versus “hard” teeth. “I Do Everything Right And I Still Get Cavities” Does this sound like you? If…

INDEED… DENTISTRY IS SERIOUS business. But that doesn’t mean we have to take ourselves TOO seriously all the time, right? 9 Dental-Related Fun Facts A typical elephant’s molar weighs nearly nine pounds. In 1994, a West Virginia prison inmate braided dental floss into a rope to escape! The first toothbrush with animal hair bristles was made in China in…

A SIP OF COFFEE, A SPOONFUL OF ICE CREAM… you never thought that these simple pleasures could cause pain! But when you have sensitive teeth, your favorite foods and beverages can turn against you. Even sour foods and cold weather can drive you crazy! Sensitive teeth are a common problem. Here are four great tips for easing the…

THE HEALTHY ENAMEL THAT COVERS YOUR TEETH is the hardest substance in your body… It’s even harder than your bones! That’s great news when you consider the amount of pressure our jaw muscles exert on our teeth. However, your teeth can still be cracked and chipped. Here are four “don’ts” for avoiding a cracked tooth. #1: Don’t Chew…

TODAY THERE ARE AS MANY WOMEN AS THERE ARE MEN in dental schools. But 150 years ago it was very different. We admire and honor those women who paved the way. Unofficially, Women In Dentistry Go Back A Long Way Although a dental education wasn’t available to women until fairly recently, women have been practicing dentistry for…

OUR TOOTHBRUSHES fend off plaque and bacteria, help keep our teeth sparkling, and leave our mouths feeling squeaky clean! But how squeaky clean is your TOOTHBRUSH? Toothbrush DON’Ts Don’t Store Your Toothbrush In A Closed, Dark Space A moist, enclosed environment (like a container or cupboard) is not a good place to keep your toothbrush. Bacteria thrive in…

YES, YOU’RE PRETTY TOUGH… You kill it at work, you’re a remarkable significant other, you’re training for your next triathlon, and you volunteer at the soup kitchen on weekends. But guess what? You’re no match for gum disease, tooth decay, or oral cancer without a little assistance. Men’s Oral Health Risks Are Higher Medications Do you take…

DO YOU HAVE AN IMPORTANT MEETING OR INTERVIEW TODAY? Or perhaps a big date? Worrying about bad breath can mess with your confidence. Don’t mess with your confidence. You know the “usual” foods to avoid like garlic and onions. But there are a few others we don’t often think about… Read on! Bad-Breath Culprits That May…

REGARDLESS OF YOUR AGE, are you smack dab in the middle of the whole dating scene? Some of us are young, never been married, etc. Others of us find ourselves “back” in the dating scene as a result of life’s twists and turns (such as divorce, etc.). Either way… Does it feel a little overwhelming? Even scary? The…

THIS JULY, AFTER 42 years of practicing dental hygiene, I am going to retire to spend time with my wonderful family. I appreciate more than you know all of the kind words and compliments I’ve received as I plan to leave Stutsman Dentistry. For many of you, and you know who you are, we have…