The History of Dentistry

The History of Dentistry

  • 5 Signs You Need Root Canal Treatment

    If you have a toothache that won't go away, you may be wondering if it's time to see your dentist for root canal treatment. It can be a challenge to know when a problem is serious enough to require the services of an endodontist, a specialist who performs root canals. This blog post looks at five signs that suggest you need root canal treatment. 1. Severe Toothache A common sign of needing a root canal is having a persistent and severe toothache.

  • What Are Emergency Dental Care Services?

    There's no significant difference between emergency dental care services and regular dental services. In fact, some of the treatments offered can be similar to the standard dental services you might need in your lifetime. That said, emergency dental care services can be divided into two categories: dental conditions that require immediate care, especially dental injuries from impacts, and dental ailments that need urgent attention to avoid worsening. Emergency Dental Conditions That Need Immediate Attention

  • 5 Common Causes of Wisdom Tooth Pain

    Wisdom teeth are found at the back of your mouth, and they're the last teeth to emerge. This generally happens during a person's late teens or early twenties, and it isn't uncommon to experience pain as wisdom teeth come through. This can be nothing to worry about, but some causes could be more serious.  With that in mind, here are five common causes of pain associated with wisdom teeth. 1. Partial Eruption

  • How to Prepare For a Dental Emergency on Holiday

    Having a dental emergency on holiday, whether it's a chipped tooth or an infection, can be a nightmare. However, there are a few things you can do to prepare that will make any emergency less stressful and panic-inducing. Know What Counts as an Emergency The first thing you can do to prepare for a potential dental emergency is to know what counts as an emergency. Knowing what's an emergency will prevent you from wasting precious holiday time seeking out a dentist and will also ensure you see a dentist when you need to and therefore prevent further damage to your teeth.

  • Why Take Antibiotics Before Root Canal Treatment?

    If you need root canal treatment, then your dentist might prescribe antibiotics first. They might ask you to start taking the medication for a few days before they schedule your procedure. Why does your dentist want you to do this? You Have a Lot of Swelling If your tooth has a significant abscess, then you are likely to be in some pain. The area around the infected site will also be swollen and sore.

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The History of Dentistry

Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved stories about the past. Whether the stories were about horses, wars, exploration or even dentistry, I loved to hear them. I find that knowing the history of something helps it to make sense and feel approachable. I know that some people have dental anxiety, and I too have suffered, but I also feel like the more you know about dental work and its history, the easier it is. This blog is dedicated to exploring the history of dentistry – What did ancient people use for fillings? How did early dentists numb their patients? Who was the first dentist? Those are just some of the questions I plan to answer here. Ready? Okay, let's dive into the history of dentistry together!