Cavities are a very widespread oral health issue, one that affects people of all ages, from kids to seniors. Without treatment, a cavity can morph from a minor discomfort to a serious infection, one that could even threaten the stability of your tooth. How do we prevent tooth decay? What can we do to avoid […]
5 Tips For Gum Disease Prevention
Millions of people in the United States suffer from gum disease. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, half of adults over the age of 30 experience some form of the disease. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to potentially avoid the disease and help improve your overall oral hygiene. We have […]
Quiz: Hormonal Changes And Your Smile
Are you quite clear on what can happen to your oral health if you experience a shift in your hormone balance? Perhaps you have never even heard of this issue, so your knowledge on the topic may be minimal at best. While we will be happy to expound upon the details during your next checkup […]
New Medication, New Smile Changes?
If you have recently begun using a new medication and have noticed that you have also begun developing some oral health changes, it’s important to recognize that the two might be related. If you took a new pill and then found out the next day that you have a cavity – it’s not the pill’s […]
2 Times Your Smile Gives Off The Wrong Vibe
Do you ever feel like your smile isn’t doing much for your overall appearance? Perhaps you feel confident in your other features but your smile continues to betray either the way you look or the efforts you make to keep your smile nice and healthy. Good news: You’re not stuck battling your smile as you […]
Brushing: A Few Things To Avoid
When you’re making every effort to provide your smile with optimal dental hygiene, it can be quite disheartening to end up with a cavity, sensitivity, or any other sign that something isn’t quite right with your home care. We encourage you to take a moment to focus on your brushing. With the help of a […]
Tooth Sensitivity: 3 Steps
Are you suffering from tooth sensitivity? If so, you experience sudden discomfort due to changes in your mouth. For instance, your teeth may feel a sudden rush of pain when you bite into something cold. Drinking something hot may make your smile feel uncomfortable. Or, you may find that general chewing and brushing feels less […]
OTC Teeth Whitening Quiz
Do you find yourself torn when it comes to making a choice for your smile? You likely feel an instinctual pull toward professional dental services when it comes to seeking out teeth whitening. However, the allure of over-the-counter (OTC) whitening may result in some significant confusion. Which to choose? Find out more about making a […]
Quiz: Choosing Dental Hygiene Products
Do you feel curious about choosing your dental hygiene products and whether you’re making good decisions? Perhaps you also wonder if, as long as you select something from the hygiene aisle at your local drugstore, any decision is a good decision. As a matter of fact, it’s possible to make choices for the products you […]
Not A Whitening Candidate? No Problem!
It can be extremely upsetting to learn that you are not a teeth whitening candidate when you have your heart set on a whiter grin. Fortunately, you can bounce back from this realization quite quickly when you discover that you have alternative options for addressing discoloration. To clarify what it takes to qualify for traditional […]
