How to Spot a Crooked Dentist

How to Spot a Crooked Dentist

If you just moved to the area, welcome! You might feel overwhelmed with all the tasks ahead of you. You’re probably dealing with unpacking, getting settled in, possibly getting used to a new job, and acclimating your children to their new surroundings. Then there’s...
Dental Erosion and Restoration: Here’s What You Need to Know

Dental Erosion and Restoration: Here’s What You Need to Know

We all want teeth that look pretty and a mouth free of aches, pains, and sensitivity. Our oral care is often the foundation for the rest of our health habits because when we take care of one part of our body, it becomes second nature to take care of our health as a...
Your Teeth Work as A Team: What Position do they Each Play?

Your Teeth Work as A Team: What Position do they Each Play?

Think of your teeth as a baseball team of 32 players. Each has a different name and role, broken into four categories: Incisors, Canines, Premolars (Bicuspids), and Molars. They are much like hitters, pitchers, and catchers on the baseball field. Incisors Incisors are...
The Lowdown on Rinsing your Teeth After Brushing

The Lowdown on Rinsing your Teeth After Brushing

You probably brush your teeth now the same way you’ve been doing it your whole life. Brush, spit, rinse. You may have had a brushing clock in the bathroom to remind you to brush long enough when you were little, or perhaps a teacher or parent taught you a fun...
Headaches and Pain After a Tooth Extraction: What’s Normal?

Headaches and Pain After a Tooth Extraction: What’s Normal?

We know you wish you weren’t in this situation. Going to the dentist is nerve-racking enough, but going to the dentist to get your tooth pulled may cause even more anxiety than the standard teeth cleaning and exam. However, undergoing a tooth extraction by a...
Seven Signs of Unhealthy Gums

Seven Signs of Unhealthy Gums

Gum disease. Two words nobody wants to hear their dentist mutter out loud as he or she peers into their mouth. Gum disease is actually pretty common in the U.S. About 46% of adults over 30 have some form of it, according to the CDC. The good news is, with your trusted...
The Lowdown on Yellow Teeth

The Lowdown on Yellow Teeth

If you looked at a smile that was pearly white and one that was yellow, you’d probably guess that the set of white teeth were a lot healthier. Yellow teeth have earned quite a bad rap in our society, where the whiter the teeth, the better. Everywhere you look, there...
Exploring the Dangers of DIY Aligners

Exploring the Dangers of DIY Aligners

Are you the type of person who wants to do everything yourself? Do you like to learn new things and figure out methods for everything? That’s a handy trait that will serve you well in life but not such an excellent way to tackle orthodontic treatment. In recent...
Smile Your Way to a Healthier Life

Smile Your Way to a Healthier Life

Doesn’t it make you smile when you see someone you love smile? Smiling is contagious and downright joyous. Smiling also has direct benefits for your well-being. Whether you’re a smirker, a toothy grinner, or a beaming smiler, this infectious facial...