While you might love to have a perfectly straight, symmetrical smile, few people are born with flawless teeth. Whether you’ve had crooked teeth from childhood or your teeth have shifted over time, you might be apprehensive to undergo orthodontic treatment as an adult. Luckily, improving the health and beauty of your smile as an adult…
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What Is a Dental Emergency? And When Should You See Your Dentist?
Categories: Oral Health Tips
No matter how well you care for your mouth, dental emergencies happen. At the grocery store, during your kid’s soccer practice — it can happen anywhere. Experiencing a dental emergency isn’t just inconvenient, it can also be very uncomfortable and put your overall oral health at risk. It’s important to know how to access emergency dental care when you experience…
8 Smartphone Apps That Make Brushing Teeth Fun For Kids
Categories: Oral Health Tips
Getting your young children to focus on brushing their teeth for a full 2 minutes might sound impossible. Kids like to play and be entertained! Asking them to sit still long enough to brush their teeth can be a challenge. And whether your kids like brushing their teeth or not, it can be difficult for them…
4 Reasons To Use Your Dental Insurance Before The Year Ends
Oral health can be hard to keep up with throughout the year with the busy schedules most people lead today. Before you know it, a year has already passed and you haven’t made it in for a teeth cleaning or checkup. Sound familiar? Using your dental insurance benefits to their maximum potential is a great…
Are Electric Toothbrushes Better Than My Old Fashioned Toothbrush?
Have you ever wondered if it’s worth it to buy an electric toothbrush? Is it actually better for your teeth and gums, or is it just a fancy gadget? The overall purpose of using an electric or manual toothbrush is the same — to maintain oral health, and prevent tooth decay and gum disease. When…
Here’s How to Stay Healthy by Taking Better Care of Your Toothbrush
Categories: Oral Health Tips
Practicing good oral health does more than getting rid of bad breath while giving you a white, dazzling smile. It also helps stave off plaque build-up, which can turn to gum disease when left untreated. Gum diseases cause all sorts of health problems — including dementia, heart diseases, cancer, and even increased risk of premature birth…
Simple Ways to Treat Painful TMJ Symptoms (And How to Prevent Them)
Few things are as inconvenient as not being able to open and close your mouth properly. Along with eating and speaking, improper jaw function can make simply going about your day extremely difficult. Unfortunately for people with TMJ symptoms, this is often a common experience. While living with TMJ can feel unpredictable and sometimes never-ending,…
How to Improve the Health, Beauty, and Function of Your Smile with Dental Implants
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
When you’re living with a damaged or missing tooth, performing normal daily activities can be difficult. Your smile not only affects the way you look, but also your self-esteem, and your comfort while eating and speaking. Most importantly, your dental health can affect your overall health. Seeking restorative dental care for a damaged or missing…
11 Foods to Stay Away From if You Want White Teeth
Categories: Teeth Whitening
Having discolored or yellow teeth can be embarrassing. And while discoloration is a natural change that can occur to your teeth over time, there are plenty of ways to prevent your teeth from losing their shine. There are many ways to make your teeth whiter, from scheduling routine cleanings to take-home kits and in-office whitening…
How Preventive Dental Care Saves You Money in the Long Run
Categories: Oral Health Tips
This spring, you’re likely still adjusting to virtual work, virtual school, and the “new normal” in the wake of coronavirus. As you and your family adjust to living, working, and learning from home, certain expenses might be adding up. You may be spending more on things like faster internet for remote work and school, or…