Did you know in the 1800s barbers and blacksmiths also served as dentists?

Here's a little known dental fact: Did you know in the 1800s barbers and blacksmiths also served as dentists?  Imagine getting a haircut and a dental cleaning at the same place!

Long term breast feeding may increase child's risk of tooth decay

A recent study suggests long term breast feeding may increase your children's risk of tooth decay. Though more studies are needed, it's worth a read on finding out why...

http://health.usnews.com/wellness/health-buzz/articles/2017-07-03/long-term-breast-feeding-could-raise-your-kids-risk-for-cavities

Dentalfact: Only 12% of people floss daily.

Here's a little known dental fact.  Did you know only 12% of people floss daily?  By flossing daily, you are able to remove pesky bacteria and food debris between your teeth, decreasing your chance of developing cavities between your teeth, and also decreasing your chance of periodontal/gum disease.

Back to schoold dental tips

It's back to school time for many kids in September. Below is an article I wrote with some simple ideas and back to school dental tips to help keep your kid's teeth and gums in great shape during the school year.  Hope you find it useful...

http://www.bellevuefamilydentistry.com/back-to-school-dental-tips/

Odontalgia, tooth ache, is 1986 Spelling Bee winning word

I found this interesting: Did you know the winner of the 1986 National Spelling Bell won by spelling out "Odantalgia" which means pain in a tooth, or toothache. Ouch! :)

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Baseball player chips his tooth during a game, accidentally (of course)

Interesting dental news in the world of sports.  Check out this article I saw.  Dental trauma during a sporting event is real and unfortunately may come at the most inopportune time.  Hopefully Aaron Judge saw his dentist for emergency dental treatment and was able to get his tooth restored.

http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/aaron-judge-chipped-tooth-video-yankees-rays-walk-off-home-run-brett-gardner/1t8hvlx5vc87h148czjka98h3t

Dental wire from 10 years ago found in woman's intestine!

An orthodontic wire was found in a woman's intestine after complaining of abdominal pain.  Turns out the 30 year old woman had orthodontic treatment 10 years ago and doesn't remember accidentally swallowing the wire.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/07/health/dental-braces-intestine-10-years-study/index.html