Cedar Pearl Dental

03/30/2026

This may be the oldest recorded case of jaw surgery in human history.

Researchers have discovered evidence of advanced dental care in a 2,500-year-old Scythian mummy. The woman’s jaw showed signs of a primitive prosthetic, suggesting early attempts to repair severe damage.

Using CT scans, scientists examined the skull in detail. They identified a structured modification in the jaw, indicating intentional surgical intervention rather than natural changes.

Importantly, the bone showed healing, meaning the woman survived the procedure. This suggests a level of skill and understanding far beyond what is usually assumed for that time.

The finding highlights that early humans were already experimenting with complex dental and surgical treatments, reshaping our understanding of ancient medicine.

03/26/2026

We have this amazing technology! If you are apprehensive to the scraping to get your teeth cleaned; come see us and see the difference! 850-682-2720

03/13/2026

We are closed for part of Spring Break! Have fun, stay safe, and take care of your teeth when it's over! Lol 🦷🪥

03/02/2026

Our practice is built on the dedication of our assistants. As a close-knit team of food enthusiasts, showing appreciation in this way is a no-brainer. Recognizing our ladies with some favorites at Arashi Sushi and Hibachi Crestview ❤️❤️

Happy Dental Assistants Recognition Week! 🎊

✨THANK YOU✨ for the hard work, dedication, and passion you bring every day to help your patients and teammates. You are valuable and important in your practice — and you deserve to be recognized! ❤️

And thank you to the American Dental Assistants Association for leading this wonderful week of celebration! 👏

02/27/2026

Discover the gentle, pain-free, and modern approach to professional tooth cleaning with Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT).

02/27/2026

Remember to be nice to your dentist. He has fillings, too 🦷🪥😂

02/27/2026

Young adults with diabetes are twice as likely to develop gum disease - The Doctors and Crest teamed up to talk about how oral health issues can sometimes start at the gumline, and how Crest Gum Detoxify can help. https://www.facebook.com/TheDoctors/videos/616863035930161

02/27/2026

Proud to be the only certified GBT office in the area!! Learn more about it with this video. This technology has made cleanings so much more enjoyable or atleast tolerable😉.
Give us a call today and experience the GBT difference!🦷🪥

Guided Biofilm Therapy: - Shorter recall cycles ​Minimal noise and vibrations and more comfortable treatments result in increased patient compliance. Increas...

02/27/2026

That hard layer on your teeth is not just tartar. It is a bacterial reservoir.

Dental plaque is a living biofilm. Within hours after brushing, bacteria begin attaching to the tooth surface and forming structured colonies. If not removed properly, this soft biofilm absorbs minerals from saliva and hardens into calculus. Once it becomes calculus, it cannot be removed by brushing alone.

Inside that hardened layer, millions of bacteria continue to survive and multiply. They produce acids that weaken enamel, leading to dental caries. Along the gumline, they trigger inflammation — first gingivitis, then periodontitis if left untreated. Over time, this inflammation destroys the supporting bone around teeth.

The impact does not stop in the mouth.

Inflamed gums bleed easily. During chewing or brushing, bacteria can enter the bloodstream. Repeated low-grade bacteremia and chronic oral inflammation have been associated in research with increased systemic inflammatory markers, cardiovascular risk, poorer glycemic control in diabetes, and other systemic complications.

Professional teeth cleaning (Scaling) is not cosmetic.
It is infection control and inflammatory load reduction.

Oral biofilm is a medical issue, not just a dental one. Regular professional cleaning and daily plaque control are preventive healthcare — for your mouth and for your body.

◾Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional dental advice.

02/26/2026

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02/24/2026

Modern soft diets didn’t just change what we eat. They reshaped the human jaw — and even influenced the way we speak.

Before agriculture, humans chewed tough, fibrous foods that caused heavy tooth wear. That constant wear maintained an edge-to-edge bite in adults. When farming and food processing reduced chewing stress, less wear occurred — and mild overbites became more common.

Research suggests that this slight overbite makes labiodental sounds like “f” and “v” biomechanically easier to produce — requiring significantly less effort than an edge-to-edge bite. A cultural shift in diet subtly altered craniofacial development and speech patterns over time.

The same evolutionary change also helps explain why modern humans show more malocclusion, crowding, and jaw size reduction compared to our ancestors. Reduced masticatory load affects how jaws grow and how teeth align.

Diet changed jaw growth.
Jaw growth changed bite.
Bite influenced language.

Culture doesn’t just shape society — it can reshape biology.