Tricks to Make Your Smile More Natural
Did you know 76% of people don’t feel confident when smiling for a photo? It is normal to feel awkward, but there are tricks to help your smile feel and look more natural when posing for the camera. If you have a photo-worthy event approaching, here are some tricks to help your pictures shine a […]
Misconceptions about Sleep Apnea
It is important to clear up some common sleep apnea misconceptions to allow people to learn more about the disorder. If you hear one of these sleep apnea myths, this is what you should know. I am not old enough to have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea has been stereotyped as an elderly sleep disorder. However, […]
Choosing The Right Toothpaste
When it comes to picking out a new tube of toothpaste, the options are endless. There is no one toothpaste that is going to work best for every single person and every type of mouth, so its hard to know what is best to choose for you and your family. Here are a few things […]
Bad Breath & What It Means
Everyone gets a not-so-great taste in their mouth once in a while after eating certain foods or forgetting to brush their teeth. But if your bad breath becomes chronic, there may be a more serious underlying cause. Here are a few causes of bad breath that can be related to your oral health. Dry Mouth […]
Misconceptions About Root Canals
Root canals, unfortunately, have a very negative connotation, but that might be because few people fully understand what they are or when they are needed. A root canal, typically, does not cause pain because a root canal is actually a process that is intended to relieve the pain caused by an infection. The infection, which […]
Summertime Oral Health
School’s out for the summer, and during this magical season, the days are lasting longer, the sun is shining brighter, and the birds are singing louder. However, mosquitos and sunburns aren’t the only things that can dampen your summer spirits. Toothaches don’t go on vacation during the summer, so while we can’t cure your sunburns […]
3 Treatments for Incipient Dental Caries
Dental caries are just a fancy word for cavities. Cavities mean tooth decay. In either case, incipient tooth decay means serious concern for your oral health. Whenever you hear any of these terms, you can pretty much assume the same thing—you’ll need professional treatment. Dental caries in their beginning stages are called “incipient lesions” or […]
Why Is Sugar Bad For Your Teeth?
By now in life, you probably know that eating sugar is not good for your teeth. It can lead to tooth decay, after all. But how exactly does this happen? That’s the question a lot of people have, and if more people understood just how it happens, they might be more inclined to prevent it […]
Teeth vs. Bones: Are Teeth Made Out of Bone?
Teeth are often put in the same category as bones in people’s minds. They are white, dense, and strong, much like bones. They are constructed mainly of calcium, much like bones. They also have a solid, outer casing and a soft interior portion, much like bones. So if it looks like a duck, and walks […]
Discolored Teeth
We all want that sparkling white, Hollywood smile. Unfortunately, many of us just don’t have naturally bright, white teeth. Over time, our teeth can become stained or yellowed by a number of factors. Tooth discoloration can often be corrected by professional teeth-whitening from a dentist. The most efficient way to have bright, white teeth, is […]