Spring is a popular time for teeth whitening. If you’ve been thinking about brightening your smile for summer, you’re not alone! In fact, when the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry asked what people would most like to improve about their smile, the most common response was whiter teeth. There Are Several Teeth Whitening Options With...
Going to the dentist is something we should all be doing twice a year every year, and it’s something we should make sure our children are doing too. If you and your children are already coming in for regular cleanings, that’s wonderful! If you’re preparing for your child’s first dentist visit, here’s what parents can expect...
The New Year is always a good time to revisit our goals for adopting a healthy diet and maintaining good oral health is a goal we should all be striving to achieve each and every day. Not only does this help us to feel like our best selves; but having good oral health also reduces our risk...
We’re almost at the end of another year, and one of the best parts of the holiday season is getting some time to take stock of all the things we’re grateful for. From our families to our careers, our homes and ordinary comforts, it’s nice to know the list is pretty long. Don’t forget to include...
October is one of the busiest sports months of the year. For all you sports fans out there, you’re going to have a lot of games to watch and, as a result, a lot of unhealthy finger food you may be tempted to eat. We’re here to show you how making healthier choices for the...
If you're pregnant, you’re probably worried about anything and everything that may affect your baby, especially if you’re a first-time mother. But when it comes to your dental care during pregnancy, there’s no need to worry! Annual exams and preventive dental care during pregnancy are not only safe, but recommended. In fact, you need to pay
If your teeth are misaligned, you may be experiencing more than social discomfort. Before considering direct-to-consumer remedies, it is important to talk to your dentist about any problem in your mouth and to understand how a DIY approach could compromise your overall health. The Connection Between Your Health and Misaligned Teeth It’s hard to remove...
We’ve all heard the old cliché that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile, so you should smile to conserve energy! That’s actually false. It takes a minimum of ten muscles to smile, but only a minimum of six to frown so the expression should really be, “smile to burn calories!” But smiling will do...
Everyone loves a good sweet snack once in a while, but unfortunately, that includes the bacteria in our mouths. Those little germs’ favorite food in the world is sugary treats, and the more sugar they get, the more they put our teeth at risk of tooth decay. So how can you satisfy your sweet tooth without...
