Ever since the government started adding fluoride to the public water supplies in 1945, there have been many people who have challenged the legality...
An Oral Answers reader, Rebecca recently asked the following question:
"In the wake of the earthquake in Japan, my friends and I have been checking/building our...
The American Dental Association recently launched a new website at ADA.org/Seal. It is a re-vamped site that discusses the American Dental Association Seal of...
Dental fluorosis is caused by ingesting too much fluoride while the teeth are developing. Dental fluorosis discolors the teeth. The staining can range from...
Last year I wrote an article about dental antibiotic prophylaxis, which talked about why dentists prescribe antibiotics for their patients to take before many...
Many parents aren't comfortable giving their little teething babies teething gel, especially when they hear about the rare, but serious side effects that can...
We've heard about a lot of conspiracy theories lately:
Is bin Laden really dead?
Was Obama really born in the United States?
Was 9/11 planned by the...
Have you ever heard any of the following quotes regarding the age that kids should start brushing their teeth by themselves?
"My daughter could brush...
Ben, an Oral Answers reader, recently asked about what really causes canker sores (also known as aphthous ulcers.) He's heard that sodium lauryl sulfate...
Have you ever wondered how long your dentist has been licensed or if they've ever had any public complaints?
Each state dental board provides certain...