How to Make Your Smile Bright With the holidays coming up, there are so many opportunities and events that would benefit from your sparkling white smile. A bright smile can light up a room, make you more confident, and even make you look younger. No matter the occasion, there are a few ways to brighten […]
The Types of Teeth In your Mouth You know that your teeth are important and need to be taken care of, but did you know each type of tooth in your mouth has a specific purpose? There are five different kinds of teeth in your mouth and with each different shape comes a different job. […]
Crowns and Bridges: And Not the Fairytale Kind When it comes to dentistry, dental crowns and tooth bridges are super important. Both are prosthetic devices that are cemented to your teeth or implants. But what exactly are they and how can they help your teeth? Dental Crowns Crowns work as a cap to your tooth. […]
What Makes the Best Mouthwash? There are so many options out there when it comes to that after-brush rinse, but how do you tell which ones are actually the best for your mouth? As a general rule, there are three main kinds of mouthwashes available. These three categories are mouthwashes that contain fluoride, mouthwashes that […]
Teeth Whitening: Safe or Sorry? We all want that beautiful, sparkling smile, and a lot of that originates with white teeth. There are so many different ways to go about whitening your teeth, from over-the-counter trays and strips to treatments with lasers in your dentists’ office. That said, there’s a right and a wrong way […]
Teach your Teen Healthy Dental Habits Monkey see, monkey do. As a parent, it’s something you always have to be thinking about. You have a lot of influence over your child’s habits, especially their health habits. When they see you brush and floss your teeth, they’re much more likely to do the same. Not only […]
Tooth Decay in Three-Year-Olds A recent survey is saying that 12 percent of three-year-olds have some form of tooth decay. Tooth decay is when plaque builds up on the baby teeth and starts breaking down the enamel. With a weakened enamel, it’s easy for bacteria to get in and start rotting the teeth and cause […]
Stoptober is in Full Effect October has started, and with it a new campaign to quit smoking. Stoptober is starting in the United Kingdom, but there’s no reason it shouldn’t extend here to the US as well. Not only is smoking bad for your regular health, but it’s especially hard on your teeth and gums. […]
The Best and Worst Halloween Candy Happy October! With October comes autumn, and with autumn comes Halloween. While this means fun and exciting costumes and trick-or-treating for your kid, it also means candy and sweets for their teeth. Of course there is very little that can be done about the fact that your child will […]
Tooth Fairy Prices Raising per Tooth Bob Dylan said it best: Times, They Are a-Changin’. Studies are showing that the tooth fairy’s price for an average baby tooth is skyrocketing. Gone are the days of spare change under the pillow: kids now are bringing in the dollar bills with their teeth. A study in late 2013 […]
