2016

  • How Christmas Can Lead To Oral Health Surgery

    Christmas is often called the most wonderful time of the year, but it is less than great for a person's overall oral health. Christmas can actually lead to serious oral health problems that make surgery, such as dental implants, necessary. Christmas Has A Long History Of Sugary Foods When people think of Christmas foods, they likely think of sugary items such as candy canes, cherries, cookies, pies, puddings, fruitcakes, gingerbread, stuffed dates, or even egg nog. [Read More]

  • Is There A Link Between Gum Disease And Kidney Disease?

    Were you aware that there's a link between gum disease and kidney disease? If you currently have gum disease, then your chances are 4 times higher to develop kidney disease compared to somebody that has healthy gums. Here is some information you need to know. Who Is Prone To Having Kidney Disease? It's important that you tell your doctor if you currently have issues with gum disease, because they can take preventative measures against kidney disease. [Read More]

  • New White Spots On Your Teeth? A Possible Cause & How Your Dentist Can Help

    While there are many causes of white spots on teeth, knowing when they appeared can help you figure out what they are and how to get rid of them. If you suddenly developed white spots on your adult teeth, then read on to learn what may have caused them and how your dentist can help you get rid of them.  Hypomineralization If you just had braces taken off your teeth, then that is one clue that the white spots may be caused by hypomineralization. [Read More]

  • Some Things You Need to Know About Veneers

    Veneers are a great way to get the smile that you want. If you are self-conscious about your smile, you might be wondering what you can do to get your teeth to look the way you want them to. In fact, you might be concerned that the things you don't like about your teeth are permanent and that there is nothing you can do to fix it. Luckily, that is not the case. [Read More]

  • Filling Options For Kids

    No parent likes to hear that their child has a cavity, but it can be somewhat of a relief to find out that the problem tooth is a baby tooth. Most dentists will opt to do a filling in the baby tooth instead of pulling it, unless the adult tooth is already properly positioned to erupt soon. You will have several options of filling materials in this case. The following guide can help you understand them better. [Read More]

  • The Four Benefits Of Investing In Teeth Whitening Procedures

    Going to a cosmetic dentist for teeth whitening is fairly common. However, paying for the treatment is often something people are hesitant about. After all, there are cheaper over-the-counter, methods. Here are the four benefits of investing in having the procedure done by your cosmetic dentist. It's the Best Anti-Aging Procedure: Your smile is definitely one of the top things that people notice upon first meeting you. Having a white smile not only says that you have great oral hygiene, but it also makes you appear much younger. [Read More]

  • 4 Safe Ways To Whiten Your Teeth

    If you fear dental sensitivity, you may be hesitant to whiten your teeth with a whitening kit. If used too frequently, over-the-counter kits can cause sensitive teeth. Nevertheless, there are natural alternatives that can whiten your teeth effectively. Here are a few of them: Diluted Hydrogen Peroxide Hydrogen peroxide can be diluted for use to whiten your teeth. The liquid is available at most stores in a concentration of three percent. [Read More]

  • Struggling to Establish a Breastfeeding Relationship with Your Newborn? Should You Seek Tongue-Tie Surgery?

    If your dreams of having a child have always included the mental image of holding a snuggling infant to your breast, you may be frustrated by latching issues that interfere with the establishment of a breastfeeding relationship. A bad latch between mouth and nipple can cause your child to ingest too much air and develop gas, interfere with the balance of foremilk and hindmilk your body produces, and cause nipple pain and even cracking and bleeding. [Read More]

  • 2 Tips To Make Your Child More Comfortable With Wearing Their Removable Palatal Crib

    A palatal crib is not designed to be painful, but the device can take some getting used to. The device is constructed to fit around your child's molars and snakes around the inner parts of their teeth. The wires prevent your child's thumb from making contact with their gums that are located behind their front teeth. This takes away the enjoyment that your child feels when they engage in thumb sucking. If your child wears a removable palatal crib, then this discomfort can cause them to want to remove the device. [Read More]

  • 3 Tips For Keeping Your Veneers White

    If you have recently had veneers installed in your mouth, the last thing you want is for your veneers to get stained or start to look dull. Veneers are expensive, and you don't want to have to replace them for cosmetic reasons. Here are a few tips that will help you keep your new veneers looking white and shiny for the long-term. Ditch The Whitening Toothpaste The first thing you need to do to keep your veneers nice and shiny white is to ditch the whitening toothpaste. [Read More]