An estimated 50% of adults habitually bite their nails. Nail nibbling is one of many body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), which include cheek chewing and cuticle picking. Some people bite because of boredom—the act keeps the body occupied while the mind is bored. Others do … [Read more...]
2 Truths and a Lie about CO2 Lasers
Myths, misunderstandings and allegations will be scraped away in this breakdown about the truths of CO2 lasers. … [Read more...]
Improve Your Oral Health by Snapping a Selfie
People across the world can’t get enough of their smartphones. Of the roughly 7.4 billion people on the planet, 4.8 billion have a cell phone, while only 4.2 billion own a toothbrush. If you own both (and we hope you do), you might be interested to hear that recent research tells … [Read more...]
Men or Women? A Battle of the Sexes for Top Teeth
We’re taking the men vs. women battle into the bathroom. And these aren’t stereotypes—they’re science! Who will take this tooth tug-of-war? See how each sex compares in our side-by-side showdown of the smiles: … [Read more...]
3 Things to Consider When Getting Adult Sealants
91% of today’s adults have cavities, and the majority of these cavities occur in the back teeth. As children, we’re encouraged to get dental sealants once our back molars grow in. And sealants can reduce childhood tooth decay by more than 70%. While children are the traditional … [Read more...]