Elizabethan England’s Rotten Sweet Tooth

IN ONE OF HIS sonnets, Shakespeare described the reeking breath of his lady love, and the subject came up again in two of his plays. He sets a creepy mood with the “black contagious breath” of the night in “King John” and includes the line...

Pioneers of Women in Dentistry

MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, so we’re celebrating two trailblazers for women dentists in North America. They paved the way for women in all dental specialties, including pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and endodontics. Lucy Hobbs Taylor Lucy Hobbs...

The Advanced Dental Care of Ancient China

RUDIMENTARY DENTAL EXTRACTIONS were performed in China as early as 6,000 BC, and there is also evidence that they used wires to stabilize teeth. They didn’t seem to be very interested in straightening teeth, but they were quite advanced when it came to treating...

The Crowning Glory of Your Smile

What is a dental crown? If one of your teeth is damaged or decayed, Drs. Gourley and Juson may recommend a dental crown in [city], [state]. A dental crown, which is tooth shaped, is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. When...

Holiday Smile Care for Your Pearly Whites

Dr. [doctor_name] and our team in [city], [state] know that you work hard all year to achieve and maintain your confident smile. With the holidays in full swing, you don’t want to undo all your hard work while celebrating all the festivities. And you don’t...