When children first learn about dentists, teeth, and the importance of brushing and flossing, they might view plaque as an evil villain of sorts. Although colorless at first (in disguise, …
Why Are My Teeth Yellow?
You’ve heard it before: your smile is the first thing someone notices about you. Most everyone would like to make a great first impression with a bright, white smile, so …
Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
You’ve likely heard your dentist and hygienist—maybe even your mother!—remind you more than once to floss your teeth daily. And they’re right! We know that it won’t be the most …
How to Care for Dental Veneers
Did you know that when veneers were invented in 1928, they were used primarily to change the appearance of actors’ teeth? As decades passed, the process was perfected and by …
Teeth Straightening Options
Very few people are born with perfectly straight teeth. However, most people choose to straighten their crooked smiles with a little help from their dentist or orthodontist. We’re lucky to …
How to Care for your Child’s Teeth
To keep your young one as healthy as possible, you need to know how to care for your child’s teeth as best as you can. Even though he or she …
How to Prevent Stained Teeth
Who wouldn’t like to have a whiter smile? Over time our teeth slowly become stained and yellowed due to staining agents, imperfect hygiene habits, and (unfortunately) aging. Luckily, there are …
How Often Should You Go to the Dentist?
If you want to keep your teeth as strong and healthy as possible (and we hope you do!), you likely know how important it is to schedule dental appointments, even …
What Is Gingivitis?
When most people talk about dentistry, they focus on the teeth—cavities, fillings, cleanings, chips, dentures, cosmetic procedures . . . However, dentists also diagnose, prevent, and treat conditions found throughout …
Invisalign vs. Braces
Having straight teeth is a priority for many people—a neat-looking smile is aesthetically pleasing and inspires confidence, and, more importantly, it promotes the teeth’s proper function (what’s not to love?). …