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Tooth enamel is the strongest element in your body. Its strength enables it to act as a shield for the protection of the weaker layers of your tooth that lie beneath the surface. Tooth enamel however, is not made up of living cells so it cannot reproduce itself, damage can only be repaired with dental…
The modern manual toothbrush came into being with the invention of Dupont’s nylon in the 1930’s. In the 50’s the softer bristle version was introduced. Since then there have been subtle changes in design but the manual toothbrush as a tool in the maintenance of our oral health continues to be a standard resource. The…
Most of us get a sufficient supply of fluoride just by drinking the water from our kitchen tap. Since the early 1950’s most community drinking water sources have been supplemented with fluoride for the protection of the dental health of the residents. There are still some rural areas, however, that get their drinking water from…
You may be wondering why that tooth whitening kit that you picked up at the drugstore didn’t work for you like it did for some of your friends. Simple stains caused by drinking red wine or coffee for instance, can usually be removed with an over the counter whitening product but other factors should be…
Decay is a major cause of premature tooth loss. It begins when a film of bacterial plaque is allowed to build upon the surface of the teeth ultimately causing the deterioration of the outer layer of protective tooth enamel. When this happens the infectious bacteria are free to attack the inner part of the tooth…
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