Think braces are a modern invention? Think again! Ancient civilizations were already experimenting with ways to straighten teeth long before the invention of electricity. In Egypt, ancient mummies have been found with metal bands wrapped around their teeth, tied with animal intestines to create tension. Basically, the ancient world form of braces. In ancient Greece, […]
We all know wearing a mask is an important way to help keep each other healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, “mask mouth” is a smelly condition too many people have come to know. The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) has some tips to stay fresh under your mask. You guessed it — good dental hygiene […]
An informative article from the Ontario Dental Association’s, Ontario Dentist magazine. Reprinted with permission of the Ontario Dental Association, 2020.