Can what you eat help your smile and overall oral health? The answer is a definite “yes”! We have seven foods in this week’s blog that will give your “pearly whites” a boost and help your gums and enamel stay happy and healthy. Fruits and Vegies that Crunch The high fiber in certain fruits and [...]
Did you know that nearly 50% of all Americans have some form of periodontal disease (also called gum disease)? If you are among those 50%, then you should be paying attention to how to get rid of it in your mouth. If you are not careful, periodontal disease can lead to bone loss. So what [...]
Tired of not feeling like you can smile because your teeth are stained yellow or tinted a dull gray? We have 9 tips to help bring the luster back to your smile, ranging from eating teeth-whitening foods to avoiding beverages that discolor your smile. Go on a pearly white diet If you like to drink [...]
Before we can explain the very real dangers of an untreated tooth abscesses, it’s important for you to have a basic understanding of what an abscess is, as well as how they are diagnosed and treated. What is a tooth abscess? A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that develops due to a bacterial [...]
Skipping Visits Means Missing Maintenance of Healthy Teeth and Gums Having to visit the dentist every six months may not be the appointment that everyone looks forward to, but it is one of the most important ones to keep. If you have found yourself wondering what the point of having regular dental checkups and cleanings [...]
How an Attractive Grin Impacts Your Appearance and Health Scientists and spiritual teachers alike agree that the simple act of smiling can transform you and the world around you. Current research (and common sense) shows us that a smile is contagious. It can make us appear more attractive to others. It lifts our mood as [...]
It's Not All in Your head...But A Lot of It Is A patient comes in with a full sleeve of tattoos on his arm and proceeds to confide his fear of dental needles and instruments. Another patient asks the hygienist to "please be gentle," as if her name badge proclaims her as "The Butcher." The [...]
Smart Shopping Guidelines When Buying Your Child’s Next Toothbrush One of the most important tools in your child’s mouth-health arsenal is their toothbrush. Often overlooked and under considered, it is vital that you take the time to buy the right toothbrush for your child. Below are some tips to look for when buying your child’s toothbrush. Bristles [...]
More Comfortable Treatments and Less Time in the Chair: Technology Makes Dentistry Better Advancements in new dental technology offer better solutions for traditional oral health problems than ever before. The trend in dentistry is utilizing technology to make dentistry more comfortable, durable, efficient and natural-looking for the patient as possible. Patients and their dentists benefit [...]
Unfortunately, teens and tweens sometimes take the summer off from oral hygiene, and that makes it harder for kids to stay on top of cavity prevention. Many dentists know that summertime often means more time for kids to drink sodas, eat sticky candy and consume starchy foods like French fries, pizzas and white bread. But [...]