There’s good news if you didn’t have braces as a teenager and are tired of your crooked teeth! Perhaps you had braces when you were younger only to have your teeth shift back because you didn’t wear your retainers. If you struggle with the appearance of your smile as an adult you have some new... Continue reading
Do you love your teeth? Are you always looking for ways to brighten your smile? If you care about your oral health, you may want to consider eating foods that actually help your teeth. Come on, your teeth are yours to keep for a lifetime, isn’t it time to show your teeth some love? There... Continue reading
Christmas is right around the corner. That means that Santa and his elves are watching every move you make to see if you should be on the “Naughty” or “Nice” list this year. Santa is very concerned about your dental hygiene and your dental health. Will your dental hygiene land you on the “Nice” list... Continue reading
If you have heard your dentist or friends mention Opalescence teeth whitening and you were wondering what Opalescence is all about, here are a few quick facts and benefits of Opalescence. Opalescence is a dentist- prescribed take home teeth whitening system, on-the-go whitening system or in office teeth whitening procedure. Different dentists offer one or... Continue reading
If you have one or more missing teeth and need a reliable permanent solution for tooth replacement you may want to learn more about the effectiveness of dental implants. Unlike other temporary tooth replacement options like dentures, partials or bridges, dental implants offer permanent replacement teeth that look, function and feel like natural teeth. The... Continue reading
You may or may not be aware of the fact that poor oral health and hygiene are currently recognized as major risk factors for pneumonia among the elderly. A new study suggests that elderly patients who sleep in their dentures may be at an increased risk for developing pneumonia. The study was conducted by researchers... Continue reading
Cavities, also called dental caries are the largest common chronic childhood disease. Recent findings now point to studies that have found cavities to be contagious as an infectious disease. Sound crazy? I have a question for all of you mothers out there. How many of you have cleaned off your child’s pacifier by putting it... Continue reading
How do you choose which toothpaste to use? Do you have a favorite brand, flavor or texture? Do you like paste or gels; do you prefer whitening pastes or tartar control pastes? In a recent study by The Cosmetic Dental Home Care group, findings have shown that certain toothpastes may actually have some damaging effects... Continue reading
When your bite is not properly aligned, it can lead to problems with the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). This can lead to a variety of symptoms including severe headaches, ear pain, dizziness, and more. There are three different types of malocclusions of the TMJ: an underbite, an overbite, and a crossbite. An underbite occurs when the... Continue reading
Have you ever stopped to think about your teeth? Most people take their teeth for granted not giving much thought to the important role they play in our health and happiness. To really understand why good oral and dental hygiene is important, here’s a look into the anatomy of teeth, perhaps if we take into... Continue reading
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