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Explore expert advice, dental insights, and practical tips to help you achieve a healthier, brighter smile. From preventive care and treatment guides to cosmetic options and patient-friendly explanations, our blog is here to keep you informed and confident about your oral health. Stay tuned for regular updates from our experienced team.
New Year, New Affirmations, New Me!
Like everyone else, we’re leaving 2021 behind and embracing the change that this year is sure to bring. We aim to offer inspiration, hope, and motivation to our patients and believe that one of the best ways to do that
5 Holiday Dental Tips
Follow these simple tips for great oral health as we sail into the end of 2021. Stay hydrated. With all of the errands this time of year can bring, you’re likely moving around a bit more than usual. Hydration is
May Your Holidays Be Merry & Bright
Twinkling lights, bountiful buffet tables, gift shopping and wrapping, holiday parties. ‘Tis the merry and bright season. Here are some tips to get your smile ready to shine for all those holiday festivities: Book your checkup and clean. A healthy smile
Teeth-Healthy Holiday Treats
It’s that time of year again: the gatherings, gift shopping and holiday stress is about to set in. Instead of giving in to unhealthy temptations this season, aim to make oral health a priority with healthy eating that still feels
Crime Scene Investigation: Dentistry
If a crime has been committed, a dentist may be consulted in a form of forensic dentistry. It’s never about brushing and flossing! Instead, dental records can provide physical evidence. Like fingerprints, everyone’s teeth has a unique pattern. Even identical twins have a different dental structure. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in our body.
Crowning Touch
A crown, also known as a “cap,” may be recommended to save a weakened, cracked or damaged tooth. Other times it is used as an anchor for a bridge. After the tooth is shaped to receive the crown, dental cement is used to hold the crown in place. There are four basic types of crown
The Bite of Your Teeth
With all the attention paid to smiles and fresh breath, it’s easy to overlook the functional role of our teeth. That starts with your bite. We notice small nuances in how your bottom teeth line up with your upper teeth. Problems here can make chewing painful, erode teeth surfaces and even cause speech difficulty. Some
Chomping, Chewing and Munching
Our teeth are actually part of the digestion process. Chewing our food is known as “mastication.” How you chew and for how long, can affect our digestion and overall health. Here are some key benefits of slowing down and fully chewing our food: 1. Better nutrient absorption – Chewing breaks down the foods we eat into smaller
Foods That Can Whiten Your Teeth
Red wine, tea and black coffee are known to stain teeth. But here are some foods that can actually help whiten teeth. Apples – Bite into an apple and you’re helping to strengthen your gums. Plus, the high water content in apples helps increase the production of saliva. This in turn can help wash away bacteria
Whole Body Effects of Inflammation
The public and scientific communities have been flooded with articles about the relationship between oral health and our whole body health. These often cite the process of inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s response to cellular injury. It’s a protective response. It helps us recover from trauma and deal with infection from bacteria and viruses. That