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The day pain changed: a dentist, ether, and a historic October
October 16, 1846 changed the history of anesthesia. The original report reveals a detail the legend often leaves out—and a connection to dental fear today.
Category: Dental culture
Washington’s teeth: the wooden myth hid a different story
Washington took office with one natural tooth. His letters and dentures tell a more human—and more complicated—story than the wooden-teeth myth.
Why does your breath sometimes smell rotten? The truth about tonsil stones
Does your breath smell rotten, and do you see small white stones at the back of your mouth? Learn what tonsil stones are, why they can cause bad breath and when to seek care.
Halloween Fangs: Keep the Scare in the Costume
Can you eat with fake fangs? Learn what manufacturers say about wear time, braces and precautions for enjoying Halloween.
The Tooth Worm: A Monster Blamed for Centuries
Before people understood cavities, an imaginary worm explained toothache. A Halloween story about myths, science and an encouraging ending.
