The History of the Tooth Fairy
Many children in the United States grow up with the tale of the magical Tooth Fairy, who exchanges money for baby teeth that are left under a pillow. But where did this story originate? Payment for Lost Teeth in the USA In the United States, the earliest modern trace...
Dealing with Dental Emergencies
While they should all be treated eventually, dental emergencies come in a range of severity. Some can wait a few days until they’re checked out while others should be handled as soon as possible for the sake of your health. So how do you know the difference? If you’re...
What is Epulis Fissuratum?
This is a benign hyperplasia of fibrous connective tissue which develops as a reactive lesion to chronic mechanical irritation produced by an ill-fitting
denture.
Why I Became a Dentist
The most recent statistics state that 8 out of 10 people hate their jobs. So it really is not surprising when I get asked the question, “So do you like what you do?” The answer to everyone remains the same no matter what’s going on in my life or career, “I love my...
How Uproot Dental Got Its Name
The name actually represented the idea of what I was doing. I was uprooting my life and planting something new. With that came the uprooting of old beliefs and patterns (from employee to business owner) and uprooting myself to step into this new role that demanded so much more from me.