If you sometimes get bored with the minty fresh taste of your toothpaste, think again. Looking at the history of toothpaste, you’ll find it wasn't always a matter of good taste and fresh breath. In 3000 BC, ancient Egyptians developed a dental cream made of oxen hooves, myrrh, … [Read more...]
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader When it Comes to Oral Health?
Pop quiz, hotshot! You might think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, so let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test: True or False: Older adults can still get cavities. True — In fact, some adults are more prone to oral health issues as … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Your Treats Be a Trick
Delta Dental recently surveyed more than 250 dentists and found that nearly one out of four dentists said they do not hand out anything on Halloween, while five percent attack the holiday head on by handing out toothbrushes.But the majority, 60 percent, hand out candy. Of the … [Read more...]
