WHAT CAUSES GUM RECESSION
You may have heard of receding gums, but still, need to know how to prevent it and what causes it. Many people first notice gum recession when their teeth …
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HOW YOUR TEETH GOT THEIR NAMES
When you visit the dentist, especially if you’re getting work done, such as a dental crown, you may hear dentists talking in a strange combination of names and numbers …
HOW EFFECTIVE IS WHITENING TOOTHPASTE?
The number of teeth whitening options available to patients just seems to grow and grow. With so many products and treatments available, it’s hard to know which are the …
HOW BRACES WORK
Braces are such common treatment, we take it for granted that everyone knows how they work. However, we’ve realized that it may not be that obvious how this clever …
TOP DENTAL CONCERNS FOR SENIORS
While the basics of dental hygiene are the same at every age—brushing, flossing & healthy eating habits—risks and concerns for older adults are different than for younger adults and …
THE 2 TYPES OF TOOTH STAINS & HOW WE DEAL WITH THEM
If you don’t see “pearly whites” when you smile, you may be considering teeth whitening. Despite nicknames for teeth, the truth is very few of us go about our …
HOW TO MAKE ORAL HEALTH PART OF YOUR SELF-CARE ROUTINE
From sheet masks to adult coloring books to meditation apps, self-care is all the rage these days. We don’t see any reason why your dental health and oral hygiene …
STRESS CAN WREAK HAVOC ON YOUR TEETH
We all have those days. It’s easy to lose track of your personal health needs when you want to pull your hair out. Here are a few stress-related dental …
TEETH CLEANINGS WITH BRACES
If you have braces, you’re probably very excited about seeing your brand new smile. However, that smile might not be as bright as you thought if you don’t take …
YES, CUSTOM MOUTHGUARDS REALLY ARE BETTER
As dentists, we’re nuts about prevention, and one of the biggest ways you can prevent the need for emergency dental care is to wear a mouthguard. There are two …