Celebrating a Great Year
Thanks to Our Amazing Patients
2019 has been pretty great, hasn’t it? We watched four beautiful seasons change as we went about our days in the Star Valley. We got to meet some amazing new patients, many of whom came here because of you! We gave away a Yeti cooler and camp chairs, a gas grill, and a TV. We held our Summer Extravaganza for the second year, and let us tell you, you wowed us with your photos! It looks like you all had a fun summer! We hosted a barbecue to celebrate all of you and gave away a grand prize to the lucky patients. As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate you and everything you mean to us. Thank you for an amazing year!
“Everyone is always so friendly! They take their time to make sure you are comfortable, and they explain the procedures. Very easy to schedule appointments when needed.”
–Jayne
“I went in with anxieties about the work I had to have done, and Dr. Livingston and his staff made me feel comfortable and were very supportive and accommodating. He did a great job, and I will have less anxiety about going in next time.”
–Ember
Now, here to spread the good cheer are some of the kind words our patients have shared about our team.
Your reviews mean so much to us. As a small business, they help us grow and provide better service to you (plus, you get entered to win cool prizes through our referral program!). We appreciate you!
“EVERYONE was kind and professional, and the office was immaculate. Dr. Livingston was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything in detail without rushing me. I even had my teeth cleaned/polished that very day without an appointment! I also got a bag full of toothbrushes, floss, a spin brush, toothpaste, a cloth bag, a pen, and a water bottle!”
2019 was great, and 2020 is going to be even better!
–Amy
The Legend of the Tooth Worm One of Dentistry’s Strangest Myths
of Maryland Dental School has revealed “wormlike” structures inside molars that could have inspired the myth.
Toothaches are uncomfortable enough without getting slimy critters involved. However, for the majority of human history, “tooth worms” were believed to be the actual source of toothaches and other oral health issues. Where did this belief come from, why was it so pervasive across cultures, and how did the precursors to modern dentists treat the problem? The answers might surprise you. UNEARTHING THE WORM The first mention of a worm that fed on human teeth can be found in an ancient Babylonian cuneiform inscription. The tale depicts a conversation between a worm and Mesopotamian gods, in which the worm declares, “The blood of the tooth I will suck, and of the gum I will gnaw its roots!” While it is unclear if this inscription was the genesis of the myth, Babylon certainly wasn’t the only place it appeared. WORMING THROUGH HISTORY This hungry little worm appears again in Mayan legends, Sinhalese folk charms, and even 18th-century books on dentistry. How did so many cultures from around the world believe in the same pernicious little creature? One theory suggests premodern dentists removing dental crowns mistook the underlying nerve for the worm. However, more recent research from the University
TURNING TO MAGIC AND RITUAL Before modern medical science, people turned to the supernatural to cure their dental issues. After all, the tooth worm was thought to be a semimagical being, so why not fight magic with magic? Some of the less graphic premodern treatments included trying to smoke the worm out by using honey to lure the worm out of the tooth or banishing the evil creature through ceremonial chants.
Today, we know tooth worms don’t exist, and our dentists won’t cast any magic spells on you (we promise). However, every story has a nugget of truth: While much smaller than
worms, bacteria do feed on our tooth enamel. That’s why regular cleanings twice a year are important to keep your smile happy and healthy!
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