The role of an attractive smile in the overall appearance of an individual is significant. Regardless of what a person is wearing, or how makeup is applied, the quality of a smile is what makes — or breaks — first, and ongoing, impressions. The ide…
While each dentist may focus on different priorities in their practices, we all preach the same mantra: Take care of your teeth, and they’ll take care of you. Teeth begin to develop before birth, and throughout our lifetime are responsible for a…
A toothache can be a symptom of a deeper problem, which is why one should never be ignored. Here are a few tips to help provide you with some relief for before you arrive at the dentist: Rinse your mouth out with warm salt water. Floss teeth to…
From oral irritations to dental disasters, your dentist is your best source of information on how to best soothe your dental distress. Mouth Sores. Canker sores and cold sores are common, annoying mouth irritations that are often confused with one…
If you play sports regularly or engage in a dedicated exercise program, your healthy initiatives are commendable. But before you stretch and don your protective gear, your dental team wants to ensure you remember to protect your smile, too. Our first…
Medications can often solve one problem, but then lead to another. As we see in dentistry, one of the common side effects of many drugs, including antidepressants, antihistamines and allergy medications, is dry mouth. By reducing saliva production…
Connecting your stress level to your gum line to your financial bottom line may not seem like a logical track of association, but you may be surprised at how one can affect the other. For many people, today’s stressful environment stems from money, a…
