Bob Koenitzer DDS Blog

While historical records are spotty on the exact details, it is believed the first Thanksgiving may have occurred 400 years ago in the fall of 1621. Approximately 90 Wampanoag Native Americans gathered with 53 Pilgrims for a feast that supposedly lasted three days. Imagine deciding after two days of feasting that another day was needed!

Anyhow, some things have certainly changed about the modern Thanksgiving. For one, lobster isn’t a common modern Thanksgiving item as it was back then. What about the oral hygiene practiced in those days? It was, in fact, a thing in the 1600s. Read on to learn about the diets and toothcare habits of the attendees at the first Thanksgiving.

It can be difficult to be creative when it comes to new recipes. Your current treats are great, but are you aching for something new? Fortunately, others have done the hard work for you! TikTok is full of all the latest trends, and that includes recipes. While many seem to be fattening and sugar-filled, the truth is that there are all sorts of wholesome options that can benefit your oral health. Here are just a few of the most common.

While looking back at old photos, you notice that your teeth are more crooked than you realized, and you decide that you’re going to look into having them straightened. While you may have to spend months in Invisalign or even years in braces to realign your smile, veneers can be used to correct minor misalignments in as few as two appointments. Learn why veneers are often called instant orthodontics and how they can give you the perfectly straight smile you’ve always wanted.

If you used veneers to achieve the smile of your dreams, you likely don’t think twice about your teeth anymore. You know they are bright and beautiful using the custom-made thin shells. You probably never expect a veneer to fall off, but it’s bound to happen, eventually. Veneers are proven to last for decades under the right conditions, but there may come a time when you lose one. Don’t panic! Here’s what you need to do if a veneer fell off.

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Have you decided to get porcelain veneers? Your dream smile is only a short time away! In the meantime, you’ll be wearing temporary veneers over your prepared teeth. While you may not have expected this part of the process, it’s an essential step that serves many important functions. Read along as your dentist in Petaluma explains what temporary veneers are and why they’re necessary.

Celebrities seem to look flawless everywhere they go. Whether it’s on the red carpet, appearing on the big screen, or hosting an awards show, they’re constantly in the limelight flashing their beautiful pearly whites.

It may be hard to believe, but not all famous faces are born with perfect teeth. They’re regular people with oral health problems too. In fact, many celebrities have worn Invisalign to achieve their ‘million-dollar smile’—read along to find out who.

When you were a child, you were always told that you needed to drink plenty of milk in order to have strong bones. You put it in your cereal, use it to cook, and might even have a glass alongside your dinner. There is definitely some truth behind what you were told when you were a child, but which one is best for your oral health? Cow’s milk? Goat’s milk? Almond milk? There are so many different types to choose from. Read on to learn more about milk so your can choose the best one for your smile.

While dentists are required to complete a certain amount of continuing education every year in order to stay ahead of the latest advancements in the dental field, many go the extra mile to provide the most comprehensive dentistry possible by incorporating modern technology into their practices as well. For example, while dentists are trained to catch the early signs of cavities, tools like the DIAGNOdent can make the process even easier. To learn why choosing a dentist that uses technology like this can help you stay on top of your oral health as well as reduce the risk of future dental emergencies, keep reading!

If there’s one treatment that, when mentioned, strikes terror in the hearts of many, it’s the dreaded root canal. But is the angst that many have about the procedure warranted? The reality is that the 21^st century root canal is far different from what it used to be decades ago. With that in mind, there are 3 common myths about root canal therapy that can be discouraging. As you continue reading, these mistruths are unraveled so you can comfortably receive the care you need!

To say that dental technology has come a long way is an understatement. Dentists now have access to powerful and advanced computer software and manufacturing processes that improve their patients’ dental experience and deliver phenomenal results. An example of this is the CEREC crowns method of restoring teeth. Continue reading to learn all the ends-and-outs of what the procedure entails.