In 1975, the beaver was named the official state animal of New York. The decision was not without controversy, because the animal had already been claimed by Oregon 6 years prior. However, legislators and the governor felt that the animal’s ties to New York were too strong to ignore. In the early 1600s, a beaver [...]
If you’ve chipped a tooth, your first thought is probably surprise and maybe even horror at what happened. But soon enough, you’re going to recover your wits enough to realize you want to fix the tooth. Before you rush out and get that done, here are five important things to consider to make sure you [...]
We don’t have any choice about getting older, but we do have a choice about feeling older--and looking older. One of the things that can help you maintain a youthful appearance is taking care of your smile. Maintaining a healthy and attractive smile will help you look younger. And, when maintenance fails, we can [...]
Porcelain veneers are great cosmetic dentistry restorations. They produce attractive, long-lasting results. These attractive results can be subtle or dramatic, depending on whether you want your new smile to stand out or blend in. But perhaps one of the best things about porcelain veneers is how versatile they are. They can be used [...]
These days dentistry and even cosmetic dentistry is so readily available that many people forget it wasn’t always the case. In fact, there was a time when most Americans didn’t have access to a dentist, and most expected to lose their teeth at a relatively young age. (How young? In WWI, the US Army rejected [...]
