Monthly Archives: September, 2010

6 Reasons Why Biting Your Nails Is Bad For Your Teeth

Tom Draper - Sep 29, 2010 49

It's been estimated that about half of all humans bite their nails. At ten fingernails per human (and maybe some toenails thrown in for...

Will You Still Have Your Teeth When You Get Old?

Tom Draper - Sep 27, 2010 6

A couple of weeks ago, Karen, a reader from Colorado Springs emailed me with the following question: "Since our average life expectancy is getting longer,...

Smokers Have Less Teeth Than Non-Smokers

Tom Draper - Sep 24, 2010 5

It's common knowledge that smoking has many awful effects on your health. Since I try to deal with oral health on this blog, I...

Seven Ways Meth Ruins Your Teeth

Tom Draper - Sep 22, 2010 49

Before I came to dental school, I worked at a dental clinic that served those with little or no financial resources. I remember vividly...

How Chewing Ice Cubes Hurts Your Teeth

Tom Draper - Sep 20, 2010 11

Have you ever eaten all of your dinner, drank all of your water, and then flirted with the last remaining edible item on the...

How Saliva Protects Your Teeth

Tom Draper - Sep 17, 2010 2

A couple of years ago, my wife and I were on a walk near our community's park. A baseball game was taking place on...

Can Fibrous Foods Like Celery and Apples Clean Your Teeth?

Tom Draper - Sep 15, 2010 13

The internet is filled with what I like to call "Dental Pollution." There are a lot of half-truths and myths about oral health. One...

16 Delicious Snacks That Your Teeth Will Like

Tom Draper - Sep 13, 2010 8

It seems that dentists and dental hygienists have a bad reputation for naming off a bunch of foods that aren't very good for your...

Is Fruit Good or Bad for Your Teeth? It Depends.

Tom Draper - Sep 10, 2010 17

Many people have asked me whether or not fruit is bad for your teeth. The answer is that it depends. We all know that...

OA Links: Why Is Dental Work So Expensive?

Tom Draper - Sep 9, 2010 3

I'm at the beginning of what should be a pretty tough semester! I have nine classes on top of seeing patients four days a...

Tetracycline Tooth Staining: Its Cause, Prevention & Treatment

Tom Draper - Sep 8, 2010 96

When I was a little boy, I remember seeing my brother in the bathroom trying to bleach his teeth. He tried many different formulations...

Double Teeth – Gemination and Fusion

Tom Draper - Sep 6, 2010 179

Many parents wait with great excitement and anticipation for the eruption of their baby's first tooth. Sadly, baby teeth don't always look quite right. ...