Make 2017 the year you turn your smoker’s teeth into a brighter, healthier smile. Most people know that smoking causes a number of diseases found throughout the body. However, there is one area of the body that doesn’t get as much attention as it should and that is the mouth. When you smoke, your risk of mouth infection is double …
Picture after tasty picture will slide past your eyes on Pinterest this holiday season. 0 calorie, fat-free, no consequence pictures… or are they? The downside to these images is that each one is a link to an equally mouth-watering recipe. If you’ve been scrolling through Pinterest, pinning new holiday recipes, chances are you’re going to try a few out. I …
What are the warning signs of gingivitis? ‘I never thought it would happen to me…’ The lament of regular normal people that assumed they were taking good enough care of their teeth. There are some things that should not be cared for on a “Good Enough” basis: babies, bathrooms, and teeth… there might be a few more. What is Gingivitis? …
How to stop your toddlers grinding their teeth. Discovering that your toddler has developed a habit of grinding their teeth, a phenomenon known as bruxism in the medical community, can be a disconcerting experience for parents. Statistics indicate that approximately 1/6 to 1/3 of children may engage in teeth grinding at some point. Naturally, this raises concerns and prompts parents …
Sensitive Teeth? Having sensitive teeth can be difficult to live with and is often uncomfortable and painful. This is hardly surprising when you consider that the sensitivity is a result of the gums pulling back, which means that there is more direct exposure to the tooth’s nerve center. At that point, anything can more directly affect that nerve, including hot …
Can I Keep My Invisalign Trays From Staining? There are lots of good reasons to straighten teeth with Invisalign, but one of the most alluring reasons to use invisible braces is, well, their invisibility. It is no secret that the mouth can be a dirty place, and when you wear your trays for 22 hours a day they seem destined …
Has the Waterpik made Flossing a Thing of the Past? Do you ever accidentally yank your dental floss through your teeth and hurt your gums? Does your mouth bleed when you floss? And do you find it difficult to maneuver your hands and fingers in your mouth while trying to properly clean the sides of your teeth? Most people do. …
Soft bristle vs. hard bristle, is one really better than the other? Don’t Make This Mistake! Everyone wants their teeth to be as clean as possible; that is why we brush twice a day and have regular dental check-ups. Good oral hygiene boosts both personal confidence and over-all health. Those who neglect their oral hygiene are at a drastically increased …
Maintaining Your Flawless Smile with Porcelain Veneers Porcelain veneers are a great investment for those of us who need a little extra help to have a flawless smile. A veneer is a thin piece of porcelain that is adhered to the surface of a tooth to alter the appearance, size or shape of the tooth. Veneers are not intended to …
Do 6 Month Braces Actually Work? Memories of youth are often lit up by the light reflecting off of someone’s metallic braces. Traditional treatment with those monstrosities lasted for years and was really crippling to self-esteem during that formative time. Worse yet, if you didn’t get to have braces in your youth, thoughts of finally straightening your teeth as an adult …
