There’s no need to be afraid to get too close. Whether it’s a one-day occurrence or an ongoing problem, there are many ways to fight bad breath. A good oral hygiene routine along with some natural remedies can help you communicate with confidence. Many of the following suggestions and tips to help you keep your…
Those of you who are anticipating serious dental work look forward to getting it over and done with. It’s often time-consuming and costly, no matter how comfortable you feel at the dentist. Deciding between a dental bridge or implant makes a difference not only in the procedure itself but in the results you’ll have. Dental…
Do you ever wake up in the morning with a headache, jaw pain, or an earache? If you do, chances are you grind your teethwhile you sleep. This involuntary or habitual grinding of the teeth is called bruxism and can be very harmful. It can wear down your teeth to stumps if ignored long enough….
Most of us can remember being somewhere between our late teens and early 20s and thinking we knew it all and were wise beyond our years. Unfortunately, one thing the unlucky ones couldn’t quite figure out at that age is how we were supposed to fit more teeth – our wisdom teeth – in our…
Simple dental care habits can make a huge difference in your smile. Great oral hygiene begins with clean teeth, and that means choosing the right toothpaste for your specific needs. No matter what brand and type of toothpaste you decide to go with, always be sure to choose a toothpaste that has earned an American…
With modern advances in tooth whitening, seekers of a bright smile have a couple of options to choose from. Since no two mouths are the same, one option might work better than the other. The following will look at the advantages of both: Zoom! Whitening vs. At-Home Whitening Patients who want to see an immediate…
Helmets, eyeglasses, ski masks, sunscreen, and even lip balm are all items we use to protect our faces regularly, especially if you’re an athlete or otherwise out and about regularly. But there’s one thing you might not have thought of that we would like to mention in honor of National Facial Protection Month: mouthguards, which…
You continuously hear about fluoride, but do you really know what it is? Do you really understand the benefits of fluoride treatment on your dental health? Most likely, it’s one of those things that you just accept without actually understanding, so here are some basic facts about fluoride and fluoride treatment to help you make…
A certain procedure strikes fear into the hearts of dental patients everywhere: root canals! The supposed pain the procedure generates is somewhat legendary. Thankfully, the truth is much kinder, so you do not have to fear root canals. A root canal is not a torture method but rather a low-key, common procedure used to save…