What Causes a Gummy Smile, and How Can You Fix It?

Mar 9, 2022 | Uncategorized

If you’re concerned about the amount of gum tissue that shows when your smile, you’re not alone. Some dental experts estimate that as many as 10 percent of adults have gummy smiles, and the condition is more common among women. While a gummy smile is usually...

Smoking and Your Oral Health

Mar 2, 2022 | General

Its common knowledge that smoking is bad for your health. It can cause numerous different medical problems and life-threatening diseases, from heart disease, lung disease, and cancer to an increased risk of certain eye conditions and immune system problems. However,...

Fun Ways to Personalize Your Braces

Feb 23, 2022 | Orthodontics

Braces are an effective solution to help straighten your smile and correct dental misalignment. However, many kids and teens aren’t thrilled at the idea of wearing metal brackets and wires on their teeth. However, braces don’t have to be boring or unattractive! There...

How to Reduce Sugar Cravings for Better Oral Health

Feb 2, 2022 | Homecare

Your mouth contains both good and bad bacteria. When you eat a lot of sugary foods, harmful bacteria produce acids that remove some of the minerals from your tooth enamel. Although your saliva consistently restores the mineral content of your enamel, the process...

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Restore Damaged Teeth

Jan 26, 2022 | Restoration

Injuries, tooth decay, and gum disease can ruin your smile and impact your overall oral health in a myriad of ways. Unfortunately, many people with damaged teeth often ignore the numerous restorative treatment options available to them. A damaged tooth can prevent you...

Answering the Most Common Questions About Wisdom Teeth

Jan 12, 2022 | General

Wisdom teeth often cause problems and need to be removed. It’s common to wonder why we have these teeth in the first place and whether it’s necessary to have them removed. The following are answers to some of the most common questions about wisdom teeth: What are...

How to Clean Your Teeth With Braces

Jan 5, 2022 | Homecare

Cleaning your teeth when you have braces can seem tedious at first, but don’t let this discourage you from looking after your oral health. While braces are an excellent solution to correct misaligned teeth and enhance your smile, they can easily trap food particles...

Plaque vs. Tartar: Differences and Prevention

Dec 22, 2021 | Homecare

Your teeth are covered by enamel, which makes them hard, durable, and able to handle wear and tear for many years. However, by allowing plaque to build up and harden on your tooth enamel, you increase the risk of developing tartar and associated oral health issues....

4 Tips to Protect Your Tooth Enamel

Dec 15, 2021 | Homecare

Tooth enamel is the hard outer layer of your teeth that helps to protect the soft inner tissue, called the pulp, against tooth decay and infection. Even though it is stronger than bone, enamel can wear down over time and leave your teeth vulnerable to damage. You...

How Lasers Are Transforming Restorative Dentistry

Dec 8, 2021 | Restoration

Lasers were first used commercially in clinical dental practices in 1989. Since then, laser dentistry has become a popular treatment solution for several dental procedures involving hard and soft tissues, offering an alternative to drills and other traditional tools....