The foods you eat can have a significant effect on your smile, although we don’t often think of healthy diets as a tool to promote our oral health. Some foods can give your smile a boost, while others have the potential to damage your teeth. Patients should know what items to eat for a healthy…
There is a reason your general dentist asks you if you floss every time you go for your six month cleaning appointment. While brushing is critical to removing stain and food debris from your teeth, flossing is the action that will stimulate gum tissue and grab the particles left behind by your toothbrush. Another benefit…
Great oral health does not happen without daily care and periodic attention from your dental professional. Children should have their first dental checkup around twelve months of age. Regular visits with their pediatric dentist will provide them with every opportunity to receive the treatments available to keep teeth and gums healthy as they grow. Baby teeth usually…
Everyone would love to have beautiful, white teeth. Your smile and the condition of your teeth reveal much about you, so putting your best foot forward usually starts with a bright smile. But for many, dental stain and teeth discoloration may be discouraging; however, a visit with your cosmetic dentist can provide avenues to that…
Your teeth are very strong, but not invincible. Maintaining their integrity will help keep your mouth and teeth healthy allowing you to smile with pride, eat the foods you love, and speak clearly. Daily oral maintenance and visits to your dentist will help ensure dental health, but there are things you may be doing that could…
Do you yearn for a brighter, whiter smile? Millions of people receive professional teeth whitening treatments every year because white smiles are associated with vitality and attractiveness. Unfortunately, many folks become disheartened with teeth whitening after using over the counter products and seeing little to no results. Store bought toothpastes and WhiteStrips simply cannot stand up to…
Primary teeth (also known as deciduous teeth) are the twenty “baby” teeth that begin to erupt around six months of age. They actually begin to form in the womb, which means they must rely on the nutrients consumed by their mother for a good start on growth. It is recommended that toddlers should have their…
Healthy teeth play a huge role in your life. You need them to eat a nutritious and proper diet, speak clearly and smile with self-confidence. Your family dentist is a wonderful asset, but can’t help you maintain good dental health if you ignore advice or miss critical maintenance appointments. Neglect is a primary reason patients develop decay and gum…
There are multiple solutions when tooth loss occurs; dentures are a wonderful option that allows the patient to replace lost dentition in as little as a few weeks and a handful of appointments with your dentist. Dentures are appropriate to replace multiple teeth, or an entire arch. Losing teeth to decay, disease, or trauma can be overwhelming…
A great smile boosts your self-confidence. Your cosmetic dentist has many solutions to resolve issues that impact your smile’s appearance. A consultation will provide information to treat dental maladies such as: Dental stain – It can occur from the foods we eat; negligent care; tobacco use … there are products on the market that promise to give…
