Dental Popcorn Problem
The oldest popcorn known to date was found in New Mexico. In 1948, small heads of the zea mays everta were discovered by Herbert Dick and Earle Smith in a dry cave known as the “bat cave.”
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Cracked Tooth
Bruxism: The Daily Grind
Dr. Fred Wong and the staff at Blue Ocean Dentistry use the latest available dental treatments, equipment, and materials – all of which make a marked difference in our patients’ experiences. We are committed to helping our patients achieve optimal dental health.
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Traumatic Dental Injuries
If the pulp remains healthy, no additional treatment may be needed. During an injury a tooth may be pushed up into its socket. This is one of the more serious injuries. We will try to reposition and stabilize your tooth.
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George Washington’s (Wooden?) Teeth
One of the things he is most well-known for is that he served as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Thereafter, George Washington emerged as the unanimous choice to serve as the first President of the United States.
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Your Teeth During the Holiday Season
Invest a new toothbrush to remove debris from your mouth after eating. This will help you avoid cavities which could result from sugary treats like Christmas cookies and drinks like hot chocolate.
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Happy Save Your Tooth Month
Inside of a tooth, under the white enamel and a layer called the dentin, is soft tissue called the pulp. The pulp contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue and creates the surrounding hard tissue of the tooth during development.
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Don’t Crack Up
The hardest tissue in the body, enamel covers the dentin and forms the outermost layer of the crown.