Teeth whitening has been around since ancient times. Throughout history, people have used everything from baking soda to lemon juice to achieve a whiter grin. In fact, there are even some records that suggest that Cleopatra had her teeth bleached! Why Whiten Your Teeth? Teeth whitening is a great way […]
“Two’s company, three’s a crowd.” That sums up the problem with wisdom teeth, often called the third molars. In most cases, when these teeth come through the gum line, there isn’t enough space for them to sit properly or comfortably in the mouth. In many cases, when there isn’t room […]
A tongue tie is a condition that hinders the movement of the tongue. This happens when the lingual frenulum, the tissue that joins your tongue to the floor of your mouth, is too short, robust or rigid. You can see if this condition affects you by taking a look in […]
Have you heard of “Turkey teeth”? The popular cosmetic procedure, which involves filing down the teeth to pegs and replacing them with crowns or veneers for a Hollywood-worthy smile, has gone viral on social media under the hashtag #Turkeyteeth. (View with caution, you have been warned.) With millions of mentions […]
Vaping could result in more regular trips to the dentist, according to new research from Tufts University. Research from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine concluded that people who use vaping products have a greater chance of having cavities. Furthermore, reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal […]
Happy new year! Are you making your goals for 2023? We are! We aim to offer our patients the highest-quality, most comprehensive dental treatment available. Furthermore, we vow to pay attention to your needs and help you achieve your smile objectives, crafting teeth that are not only beautiful, but also […]
During his twilight years, American author Mark Twain said that “life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of 80 and gradually approach 18.” Twain wasn’t the only one to think so. For centuries, people all over the world have sought ways to look […]
The biggest threat to your oral hygiene is tooth decay. In fact, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, at least 92 percent of adults have experienced some form of dental disease. And although cavities are often preventable — just brush twice daily with fluoride-containing products and floss once […]
Your smile is one of the most important features of your face. When it looks good, people notice you immediately. However, many people don’t realize just how much their smiles reveal about themselves. A smile says a lot about us. It tells others if we’re happy or sad, stressed or […]
If you’ve ever been excessively thirsty after an intense workout or being super sweaty on a hot day, you’re likely dehydrated. Dehydration occurs when you aren’t drinking enough fluids to replace those you have lost through excretion — sweating or through urine. And since water makes up more than 60 […]