There is good news and bad news for the baby boomer generation when it comes to the state of their oral health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, baby boomers are the first generation where the majority will maintain their natural teeth over their entire lifetime, mainly thanks to fluoride toothpastes and […]
How often do you brush? Floss? Get a teeth cleaning? The condition of your gums and teeth affects how involved your smile makeover will be. October is National Dental Hygiene Month. We will have an easier time creating your new grin if your oral health is in tip-top shape, plus it will be a less […]
It’s autumn, the leaves are changing, the air has a chill. How’s the state of your oral health? Holding strong or falling short? This is the time of year when people try to cling to summer just a little longer, refusing to put away the flip-flops or drag out the heavy sweaters. Does the same […]
Is middle-age chasing you down? Have your years done a number on your smile? As you age, it’s common to see signs of yellowing – and no amount of whitening treatments can truly make a dent. You may have old fillings that are wearing out, molars that are breaking, bad breath – it all adds […]
Do you feel like your face appears sunken in? Botox isn’t going to fix the problem – it’s those dentures that are aging your features. Wearing a denture accelerates bone loss. As a result, a denture-wearer’s dentures have to be relined to fit their mouth, leading to more bone loss. It’s an unfortunate cycle that […]
We stress good oral health to our kids day after day, asking them, “Did you brush your teeth? Did you floss?” But adults don’t necessarily maintain good oral habits of their own. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, close to one-third of all adults in the United States have untreated tooth decay. […]
One of the biggest excuses people have for avoiding necessary oral care is that they have a fear of the dentist. The result over time? Oral catastrophe. Here’s the thing – the longer you wait to get the dental care you need, the worse your oral health will get. Ultimately, you’ll reach a point where […]
Feel like your smile is taking over your face – in a bad way? Maybe you’re ashamed of your stained, unhealthy, crooked, or missing teeth. Perhaps you’re embarrassed by ill-fitting dentures. Or you could be someone who’s just never been happy with their teeth. Whatever your concern, you’re ready to get noticed for a gorgeous […]
Want strong teeth and a smile with longevity? According to a study published in The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, dental implants have an extremely high success rate – about 95 percent. With proper care of your teeth and gums, your implants and new teeth can last for a very long time. Dental […]
We all know someone who has broken a very expensive crown within just months of its placement. Invariably, the patient feels like there was something wrong with the dental work and the dentist thinks the patient was using their teeth to crack walnuts. Often, a nasty conflict arises over who is to blame. To address […]
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