It’s almost that time of year again! Back to school! Send your child back with a smile by visiting the dentist. When children are young, there are many changes happening with their teeth with losing baby teeth and growing permanent teeth. It’s a time when tooth decay is common. Left untreated, tooth decay can cause …
Eat Your Way to a Whiter Smile
While it’s certainly an important part of dental hygiene, brushing your teeth isn’t the only way to a whiter smile! Here’s a quick guide on how to eat your way to a whiter smile: Lean Meats Lean meats like chicken will help keep your smile white and beautiful. These meats contain ingredients like calcium and …
Ask a Dentist: Breaking Your Tooth
So what happens when you break your tooth? What should you do when it happens? The first thing to consider is the severity of the problem. Is the broken tooth a minor chip that would only require a cosmetic repair or is it a serious crack that goes as deep as the root of the …
Which Works Best: Invisalign or Braces?
Which Works Best: Invisalign or Braces? The easy answer to the question Invisalign or braces is that it depends on the individual patient. Your bite, alignment, jaw, and the complexity of your case all impact whether Invisalign or braces will work for you. The benefits of Invisalign seem obvious to many people considering teeth aligning …
It’s Never too Late to Have the Smile You’ve Always Wanted
Let’s get straight to the point. It’s never too late for a perfect smile. These days, nearly half of orthodontics patients are adults. Here are some reasons why you should consider getting braces as an adult if you need them. Confident Smile A crooked smile can put a damper on your self-esteem and you don’t …
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Let’s Bond! Cosmetic Bonding 101
Not only do we want to bond with our patients and create great, lasting relationships, we also want to transform your smile with teeth bonding! Bonding is among one of the easiest and most cost-effective cosmetic dental procedures. What is Bonding? Bonding, or bonded restoration is a process that painlessly restores the appearance of your …
Do You Have Sensitive Teeth?
Do you ever experience pain or discomfort in your teeth in cold weather, eating certain foods, drinking hot or cold beverages, or even touching your teeth? You probably have sensitive teeth. There are several possible causes, and there are also options for you to relieve the pain. What causes teeth sensitivity? Beneath the enamel protecting …
How to Get Your Child Ready for Their First Dentist Appointment
You and your child are both nervous because that time has come, it’s time for your child’s very first visit to the dentist. There are several ways of making the trip go smoothly for both you and your child. Start Young The younger a child is before they’re exposed to new experiences, the easier it …
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Whitening Your Teeth: At Home or at the Dentist?
Your teeth are losing their bright white shine and you’re considering whitening them. You’ve heard about bleach kits you can buy at a drugstore, but you also know your dentist does teeth bleaching. The real question is what is the difference? Whitening at Home There are many teeth whitening products on the market that you …
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Creating a Confident Smile
According to the American Academy of Periodontology, 50% of people claim a smile is the first feature they notice about another person. A confident smile could set you apart and make you a more confident person overall! But what are the steps to creating a confident smile? It’s difficult to have a confident smile if …
