For decades, a dentist's world was shaped by putty, plaster, and the patience for a two-week mailer to a lab. In California, at the epicenter of global technological innovation, this world is undergoing a radical transformation. Digital dentistry, once a niche curiosity, is now a fundamental shift, with 3D printing and AI-powered CAD/CAM systems leading a revolution in precision, efficiency, and patient care. If your practice is still guided by traditional methods, it's easy to view these technologies as expensive gadgets for early adopters.

In the pursuit of better health, we often focus on what to avoid—sugar, acidic drinks, processed carbs. But a truly resilient body and a strong smile are built just as much on what we actively fuel them with. A compelling and achievable target is consuming 40 grams of high-quality protein per day. This isn't about bulking up; it's about providing the essential building blocks your body—from your muscles to your jawbone and gums—needs to repair, maintain, and defend itself.

Tiny Worm Teeth: When America Believed Cavities Were Alive

Long before electricity lit homes or science explained disease, early Americans inherited an old belief that tooth pain came from tiny worms living inside the teeth. This idea, carried across oceans from Europe and the ancient world, shaped how people in the United States understood dental suffering for generations.

In colonial towns and frontier settlements, a throbbing tooth was not just decay—it was invasion.

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