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Thinking About Teeth at Thanksgiving

November 24, 2014

Filed under: Oral Hygiene — lrfamily @ 9:00 am

Ready or not, turkey time is just around the corner. Days and nights will be filled with families gathered ‘round enjoying cranberries, mashed potatoes, green beans, casseroles, dressing, buttered rolls, pumpkin pie and most importantly, turkey. So as you’re giving thanks for all that you’ve been given this year, here are a few things to remember before you dig in!

#1 Turkey is Good for Your Teeth

The dental benefits of turkey can be found in the fact that it is a great source of protein. Protein contains a small amount of phosphorus, which is great for your teeth when it’s combined with calcium and vitamin D. This mixture is perfect for keeping your teeth nice and strong! So the next time you bite into a drumstick or turkey sandwich, remember that you’re doing it for your teeth. (Wink, wink.) (more…)

Why Regular Dental Visits Are Important

November 13, 2014

Filed under: Oral Hygiene,Prevention — lrfamily @ 3:43 pm

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends adults make at least one visit every four months for a regular dental cleaning and examination. Doing so will help you maintain healthy gums and teeth, and prevent more serious and costly complications down the road.

Some people have the attitude that they don’t need to visit the dentist. After all, they have a toothbrush and toothpaste in their bathroom cabinet, so what’s the purpose of seeing a dentist? Well, we only get one set of teeth as adults, and as much as we try to protect them by doing everyday oral hygiene techniques (brushing, flossing, and mouthwash), plaque will inevitably begin to accumulate on places you can’t reach. Thankfully, dentists and hygienists are well-trained in the removal of plaque by using a number of special tools and instruments. (more…)

Would The Real King Tut Please Stand Up

November 4, 2014

Filed under: Dental News — lrfamily @ 8:27 pm

The reputation of Ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun far exceeded his mortality. Legends of his affinity for chariot racing and the great power he wielded were symbolized by the mountains of walking sticks and chariots that populated his tomb.

King Tut’s grandeur was based on a notion of boyhood strength and power that has since been contradicted by recent reports. Computer-generated imagery based off thousands of CT scans of the pharaoh have pieced together what researchers believe to be an accurate picture of how the pharaoh looked when he walked the earth more than 3,000 years ago.

The polished gold face of which graces King Tut’s celestial sarcophagus is that of fiction. The recent CT scans concluded that King Tut by no means possessed the standard of Ancient Egyptian beauty. His facial features would not have been admired, nor remembered by the history books. A graphic rendering of the Pharaoh paints him with buck teeth that are not fit for a human being of his stature, let alone a king. Additionally, he had a clubfoot and wide hips. These physical features were a result of inbreeding which produced the boy king. (more…)