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...]
When to Wean: Pacifier Use and Your Child’s Smile
Babies and toddlers will turn to a pacifier or thumb as a source of comfort. During the first few years, these sucking habits aren’t harmful and are part of the natural coping process. … [Read more...]
Children’s Dental Coverage: Subject to Change?
Potential changes in pediatric dental coverage for 2017 could have an impact on children’s oral health. … [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...]