From the monthly archives: November 2010
Flossing is the number one thing patients say they forget to do when it comes to their dental hygiene plan. That’s unfortunate because it’s also one of the most important. Flossing helps remove bacteria missed by brushing, which prevents gum disease and the loss of teeth.
If you’ll follow these simple rules for flossing, [...]
Holiday season is in full swing, and you know what that means…cookies at the office, cakes at parties, and gift baskets full of sweet treats. But did you know these holiday delights can do more damage than just expanding your waistline? Sugary foods can have a not-so-sweet impact on your teeth too.
When sugars [...]
In part three of our series on “Pregnancy and your teeth,” we discussed some questions we frequently hear about dental care from women who are expecting. Today we’re going to change it up and answer some of those “not-so-frequently-asked” questions.
Do pregnant women really lose one tooth per child? Thankfully, this is just [...]
Continuing our series from yesterday on “Pregnancy and your teeth,” today we’d like to answer some of the questions we hear most often from pregnant women.
Part one in our series on “pregnancy and your teeth” discussed pregnancy gingivitis and granulomas. Part two in this series discusses a few more things you should watch for when you’re pregnant: Pregnancy cavities, dry mouth, excessive saliva and tooth erosion. Today we’ll tell you what causes these things, and what you can do [...]
Oral hygiene may be the last thing that comes to mind when you learn that you’re pregnant, but just as it affects nearly every other aspect of your body, it also affects your mouth.
Pregnancy gingivitis. Pregnancy gingivitis has the same symptoms as regular gingivitis (red, swollen, tender, receding and/or bleeding gums), but some [...]
Tooth pain? Sensitivity? Could it be…Do you have a cavity?
While your dentist will check for cavities during your regular checkup, it’s important not to ignore the signs and symptoms that one might be forming. It’s even more important to know what causes them and how to avoid them.
So you’re considering Invisalign. Maybe you’ve even done a little research. But how does it really work? What’s the process? We’ll tell you how Invisalign works, from start to finish:
Once you’ve decided that “the clear alternative to braces” is the option you want to take, schedule an appointment with an experienced Invisalign [...]
Coffee. A morning staple for many, this energy booster is one of the worst for white teeth. Red wine. If you’re an avid wine drinker, nobody needs to tell you about the effects this adult beverage can have on your teeth. If you drink red wine, try swishing some water around in your mouth [...]
We Americans spend millions of dollars every year—maybe even billions—on anti-aging products and services, from Botox to wrinkle creams to plastic surgery and more. But did you know there’s one simple step you can take to look younger in less than an hour? It all starts with your smile.
