Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration.
What is rotation
Read more
Blog
-
Electric Toothbrush: How do you choose?
posted: Mar. 31, 2026.
Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration.
What is rotation
Read more
-
Ancient Grains for Modern Diets
posted: Mar. 24, 2026.
One of the latest foods in dietary news is also one of the oldest—ancient grains. What makes these old-timers so appealing to modern tastes? Let’s run down the menu!
Why Are
Read more
-
Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
posted: Mar. 17, 2026.
Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor
Read more
-
I’m on a diet and getting MORE cavities!
posted: Mar. 10, 2026.
Health gurus rave about replacing unhealthy food choices with healthy ones in your diet. If you want to maintain your beautiful smile as well as your waistline, choose foods that
Read more
-
Dental X-Rays: Are They Safe?
posted: Mar. 03, 2026.
X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to
Read more
-
Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
posted: Feb. 24, 2026.
Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what
Read more
-
Start Your Day Off with a (Healthy) Smile!
posted: Feb. 17, 2026.
If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is
Read more
-
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 10, 2026.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
Read more
-
My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Feb. 03, 2026.
Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into
Read more
-
Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?
posted: Jan. 27, 2026.
Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to
Read more
-
Whitening an Artificial Tooth
posted: Jan. 20, 2026.
It’s a bit of a contradiction: you are justifiably proud of your beautiful dental work, but you don’t want it to be obvious when you smile. Dental prosthetics such as
Read more
-
My toothbrush did what?
posted: Jan. 13, 2026.
If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush
Read more
-
Foods can Wreak Havoc on Your Enamel
posted: Jan. 06, 2026.
It’s possible to develop tooth decay even when you take great care of your teeth. Brushing and flossing may not be enough to keep your teeth healthy, depending on your
Read more
-
Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
posted: Dec. 30, 2025.
It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself.
Read more
-
Anatomy of a Smile Makeover
posted: Dec. 23, 2025.
A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, the doctor may perform or suggest a variety of options. The
Read more
-
What is a crown?
posted: Dec. 16, 2025.
the doctor and our team at Maple Knoll Dental, LLC hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a
Read more
This website includes materials that are protected by copyright, or other proprietary rights. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use, as defined in the copyright laws, requires the written permission of the copyright owners.