You’ve finished your meal and your first instinct is to rush to the bathroom and give your teeth a nice cleaning. Before you pick up that toothbrush, you need to know what happens to your teeth if you brush too soon after eating. What Does Food Do To Our Teeth?…
Trauma to the mouth from playing contact sports can leave you in pain. It can also leave you with missing teeth and a broken jaw. Once your jaw heals you’ll want to replace the missing teeth. Doing so will require dental implants. What Are Dental Implants? A dental implant is…
Date night on the horizon and no time for a dental smile makeover? How will you ensure that your pearly whites remain that way? Tooth discoloration is a problem that plagues most people, but reversing its effects is possible. Before we discuss teeth whitening tips to get you ready for…
Valentine’s Day is a romantic holiday, but it’s also a time when it’s hard to turn down chocolates, wine and candy. Sugar plays a major role in the destruction of our teeth. When you have a sweet tooth, you’re at risk for tooth decay and may need dental fillings and…
Orthodontic treatment isn’t reserved for children. According to Dentistry Today, adults account for a large percentage of orthodontic patients. A 2014 survey conducted by the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) reports that 27% of all North American orthodontic patients were adults. That number will continue to grow due to the…
Living with diabetes can be a challenge, especially if you’ve experienced tooth loss. Dental implants can fix this problem and restore your smile. However, many diabetics wonder if dental implants are the right choice. Let’s explore dental implants to give you an idea of what to expect and to see…
Most of us start our day with a cup of coffee. As the warmth of your first cup of coffee in the morning envelops you, it also destroys your enamel (the hard outer layer of each tooth). Made up of different minerals, enamel protects the inner layers of our teeth….
We all make New Year’s resolutions, but we don’t always keep them. Here’s one you probably didn’t make: whiter teeth. Whiten your teeth professionally for a bright, radiant smile. There’s no better time than the present to have your teeth professionally whitened. It’s the new year; time for a new…
If you did not have braces as a teenager, it does not mean you missed an opportunity to improve your smile. Many adults are terrified of going to the dentist out of fear that they’ll need braces. However, braces have come a long way since the days of metallic, protruding…
