We all have a habit of putting off going to the dentist. According to the CDC, only about 64% of adults have visited a dentist within the last year. Life gets busy, and if we don’t experience pain in our mouth, it’s easy to forgo the regular dental cleanings. But visiting the dentist every six…
Looking into straightening your teeth but don’t want to deal with the hassle of braces? There is another option. Invisalign can straighten your teeth in no time without filling your mouth with metal and wires. These aligners are nearly invisible, which allows you to straighten your teeth without many (or any) people noticing. Learn more about Invisalign…
A first visit to the dentist or a new dentist can be intimidating, but there is nothing to be afraid of. Whether you are going yourself for the first time or taking your child for their first visit, being aware of what to expect can help to lessen those feelings of anxiety that often accompany a new…
Your tongue can tell you a lot about your health. A healthy tongue should be pink and covered in small nodules. Any other appearance or pain may be cause for concern. Though it could be just poor oral health or an allergic reaction, it could be also be something more serious. Next time you’re doing…
What do you use baking soda for? You may use it in your chocolate chip cookies, but did you know it can benefit your teeth? And your skin? Baking soda is one of the most versatile and useful substances out there. Who knew? Though it can be used for so many things—oral health, skin care,…
No one likes bad breath. Odorous breath can have disastrous effects on our interactions with others. There may be times when you don’t even realize you that are affected by plague of bad breath, but we all deal with it at some point. You probably know that there are foods that cause bad breath—garlic, onion, fish,…
Did you know that going hours without eating can lead to bad breath? This is just one of many culprits that lead to foul-smelling breath and is often referred to as “hunger breath”. What Causes It When we consume food, our bodies use that food as energy. When we don’t eat as regularly or as often,…
What is it? Gum contouring is a dental procedure that reshapes your gum line. This is a minor and minimally invasive oral surgery to trim away any excessive gum tissues. Shaping your gum line can benefit you in multiple ways. If you have an excessively high or low gum line, contouring may be a good option…
Not everyone remembers to pack a toothbrush in their desk drawer for emergencies. Maybe you had a salad for lunch that had a little more onion then you realized. Maybe you just need a little freshening up halfway through the day, or maybe you accidentally forgot to brush your teeth before heading to work. Whatever…
Dental bonding is a process that uses a tooth colored bonding material to repair a tooth. The procedure uses a durable plastic material to fill in a decayed, chipped, or discolored tooth. This material ‘bonds’ to the tooth. It is an easier and cheaper alternative to a crown or veneer procedure. What is it used for?…