by Dr. Brown, DDS | Dec 4, 2013 | Fun Facts
An 11-month old polar bear cub [named Aurora] was found abandoned by her mom in Canada towards the end of November. An animal dentist needed to remove 3 baby teeth that appeared to be infected. Aurora is said to be 110 lbs at the moment, but acts like a predator so...
by Dr. Brown, DDS | Oct 21, 2013 | Dental Education, Fun Facts, Important Dates/Holidays
Who isn’t afraid of cavities!?!? With Halloween quickly approaching, I am sure everyone’s costumes are picked out and almost ready to wear! Everyone is gradually stocking up on the best candy bars and sweets! Around the office here, patients ask us how bad eating all...
by Dr. Brown, DDS | Sep 4, 2013 | Fun Facts
Originated in early Europe. A baby’s tooth was typically buried when it fell out, but when the sixth tooth came out, it became a custom for the parent to place a gift or money under the pillow as a reward for the tooth. No exact date of origin is recorded, but people...
by Dr. Brown, DDS | Aug 26, 2013 | Fun Facts
In a recent article, British researchers “claimed that drinking at least three cups of tea a day can help keep your teeth in good condition, reducing the risk of decay.” I have always heard that green tea in particular is “healthy” for your...
by Dr. Brown, DDS | Jul 29, 2013 | Fun Facts
A recent article from the Science World Report states that various research studies “find a significant relationship between a person’s number of natural teeth and his or her performance on memory tests.” Meaning, the more teeth you have, the better your...
by Dr. Brown, DDS | Jul 23, 2013 | Fun Facts
The “royal prince” was born yesterday! So what does that mean for Kate and William? If little George Alexander was born in the Naperville, IL area and was a patient of Dr. Brown, we would give him some tips! It is important to maintain your infant’s oral health even...
