If you’ve ever experienced a dental emergency, chances are that it included a broken tooth, toothache, knocked-out tooth, or broken restoration. However, sometimes a trip to the emergency dentist uncovers something a little bit more on the strange side. Continue reading to learn about some of the weirdest dental emergencies you’ve ever heard of and how they came about.

Floss as we know it has been around for over 200 years, but it hasn’t always been the same as it is today. Dentists and patients both know that flossing is a crucial step for preventing tooth decay, gingivitis, and periodontitis. But how did it all get started? Continue reading to learn all about the history of dental floss and how it has evolved through the years to become an essential step in modern preventive dental care.