We all have them, we all use them and (hopefully) we all brush them. But what do we really know about them? Check out these five facts you probably don’t know about your teeth:

Dental instruments are high-tech, specialized and very effective, but they haven’t always been that way! Take a look at the sometimes-questionable tools of the past:

Dentistry has been around in some form or another for thousands of years. From embedding precious stones in teeth to brushing with hog hair, people have been (attempting to) care for and bedazzle their teeth for centuries. Many practices from the past range from bizarre to downright disgusting. Below are five ancient dental practices that will make you thankful you’re visiting the dentist in the 21st century:

Which teams are you routing for in the Final Four? Who’s got their money on Kentucky? It’s that time of the year again where everyone competes for the best bracket and goes mad for basketball! With basketball on the brain, it’s hard to concentrate on your overall health, especially your oral health. While the madness is all fun and games, we at Delta Dental know the important relationship between high contact sports and oral health.