USA Dental Edge FAQ

The following is a general list of frequently asked questions about plan eligibility, oral hygiene, dental care, plan cost, and the UDE website.

• QUESTION: When was the toothbrush invented?
  ANSWER: The modern toothbrush was first patented in the USA in 1857.
  
  
• QUESTION: When was toothpaste invented?
  ANSWER: Toothpaste was first sold in 1873.
  
  
• QUESTION: When was dental floss invented?
  ANSWER: Dental floss was first sold in 1882.
  
  
• QUESTION: When was the first cavity filled?
  ANSWER: Cavities have been filled since about 200 AD.
  
  
• QUESTION: Who was the first dentist?
  ANSWER: John M. Harris is known as the world's first dentist.
  
  
• QUESTION: Where was the first dentist office?
  ANSWER: Dentistry dates back to biblical times, In the USA, 1840 is the official date.
  
  
• QUESTION: Who invented the tooth filling?
  ANSWER: The Crawcours brothers invented the amalgam filling.
  
  
• QUESTION: When was the first tooth pulled?
  ANSWER: Tooth extraction has been performed for centuries, exact date is open for discussion.
  
  
• QUESTION: Who invented dental floss?
  ANSWER: Codman and Shurtleft first sold dental floss in 1882.
  
  
• QUESTION: Who invented fluoride for teeth?
  ANSWER: Joseph Muhler and William Nebergall invented stannous fluoride.
  
  
• QUESTION: When was the first dental X-ray?
  ANSWER: The first dental x-ray dates back to 1896; they were not widely used unil the 1950's.
  
  
• QUESTION: Who invented the dental X-ray?
  ANSWER: Rontgen invented the x-ray, various dentists in major USA cities expermented with dental x-rays.
  
  
• QUESTION: Who invented the dental crown?
  ANSWER: Also known as a cap, porcelin crown was invented by Charles H. Land.
  
  
• QUESTION: Who invented the dental bridge?
  ANSWER: Dr. Stewart Halbauer is credited with the bridge dental technique.
  
  
• QUESTION: Who invented dentures?
  ANSWER: Alexis Duchateau invented modern porcelin dentures.
  
  
• QUESTION: When were dentures invented?
  ANSWER: Porcelin dentures were invented in the mid 1700's.
  
  
• QUESTION: When were false teeth invented?
  ANSWER: False teeth date back to biblical times, porcelin teeth date back to the mid 1700's.
  
  
• QUESTION:Are there dental services offered discounted or free by local county governments?
  ANSWER: Yes, but these dental programs are limited to some high population counties.
  
  
• QUESTION:What is a periodontal disease?
  ANSWER: It is an inflammatory irritation of gum tissue in the mouth that can include swelling and bleeding; it is also known as gum disease. (read more →)
  
  
• QUESTION: Can adults experience tooth decay?
  ANSWER: Yes, proper brushing, flossing, and visits to the dentist are critical in the battle against adult tooth decay. (read more →)
  
  
• QUESTION: Are dental discount plans available in all 50 states?
  ANSWER: Yes, by searching the provider websites and adding access to your location you can see the available plans in your home state.
  
  

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