Fresh breath and a clean, bright smile are the obvious benefits of good dental hygiene, but the consequences of your oral health extend beyond an appealing smile. According to numerous studies by researchers around the world, the mechanisms behind destructive oral health issues, like gum disease, can be significant risk factors in certain serious systemic…
DetailsUnless you live on the dental care equivalent of the moon, you’ve probably heard of dental implants. Dental implants are famous for lasting longer and providing a higher level of restored chewing ability than any other dental prosthetic. It seems as though this cutting-edge tooth replacement procedure is everywhere and information about the procedure isn’t…
DetailsThanks to the popularity of reality makeover shows where contestants completely overhaul their bodies, their cars, or their homes, we tend to think makeovers have to be big and dramatic. This “bigger is better” attitude even intrudes into the world of cosmetic dentistry, where many patients believe that a smile makeover has to involve complex,…
DetailsEnjoying vibrant health is all about balance. When it comes to keeping your teeth and gums healthy, you have to strike just the right balance between regular at-home dental care and professional maintenance. While it’s no surprise that regular dental cleanings and checkups are a vital part of keeping your smile bright and healthy, you…
DetailsChronic aches and pains can have a significant impact on the quality of your daily life, especially if you don’t know why they occur. Many people have fruitlessly sought diagnosis and treatment for their chronic discomfort, failing to realize that their frequent earaches, migraines, and other craniofacial troubles may result from a functional issue with…
DetailsAs the months become warmer, thirst becomes greater, and little says summer like an ice-cold glass of tea, lemonade, or even a fruit smoothie. In fact, for many people, summertime refreshments are among the greatest things about summer. Nevertheless, just because they’re popular doesn’t mean they’re necessarily good for you or your oral health, and…
DetailsNot every habit is a bad one. Brushing and flossing your teeth, for instance, is a habit that most people have engaged in every day for most of their lives, and is an essential one for the good of your oral health. After a lifetime of repetition, however, brushing and flossing your teeth can sometimes…
DetailsDid you know that your mouth can warn you of dental trouble long before a toothache or other discomfort becomes an issue? Detecting such signs is one of the main objectives of your six-month dental checkup and cleaning, but some warnings are obvious even to the untrained eye. Unfortunately, since many early warning signs do…
DetailsDid you know that your teeth are the strongest part of your body? In fact, the enamel that surrounds and protects them is stronger than any substance on earth, except diamonds. With such an impressive composition, you may wonder how tooth decay could manage to affect the permanent teeth of over 90% of adults in…
DetailsA few weeks ago, we discussed porcelain veneers and how versatile they are as a means for making over your entire smile. If you have fractures, overlaps, chips, stains, gaps, or crooked teeth, porcelain veneers are like taking the good parts of your teeth and sculpting them into perfection. This dental innovation has improved greatly…
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