The Hidden Risks Behind Whitening Hacks Social media has a way of making teeth whitening look surprisingly simple. One video recommends brushing with charcoal, another mixes lemon juice with baking soda, and the next promises dramatic results by leaving whitening strips on twice as long as directed. Most of these methods are inexpensive, easy to…

What Your Oral Health Can Say About Your Sleep A sleepless night can make you tired the next morning, but the effects can go further than that. Changes in breathing, saliva flow, and exposure to stomach acid while you sleep can also be reflected in your mouth. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and sleep apnea are…

People who have lost teeth often rely on traditional dentures to help them eat as they used to and enjoy a smile that makes them feel and look like themselves again. Unfortunately, traditional dentures tend to be limited in what they can do, as you may have already discovered if you’re dealing with missing teeth.…

Bleeding gums are, unfortunately, a common concern. Many dental patients assume that they’re normal and don’t require any treatment. However, it’s important not to ignore bleeding gums.  Often, the earliest sign of gum disease is bleeding gums. This can happen when brushing or flossing your teeth, eating, or randomly throughout the day. It’s not normal…

If you spend any amount of time surfing social media or watching television these days, you’re bombarded with advertisements promising makeovers of one kind or another. There are ads for clothing capsules that are sure to make over your wardrobe. Skin creams that promise to take ten years off your face. And let’s not forget…

Learn more about modern tooth extraction. Did your dentist tell you that you need a tooth pulled? If so, are you feeling a bit anxious? We’re here to tell you not to be. Though the term tooth extraction might be enough to make the hair on the back of your neck stand up, we promise…

Do you struggle with acid reflux? You know, that sour, bitter taste that you get in your mouth sometimes, often after eating something spicy or citrusy? If so, you’re not alone. Acid reflux affects about 20% of the adult population in the U.S. That’s a pretty big number and that’s a lot of people who…

Dental crowns help protect and preserve compromised teeth. There’s a reason that dental crowns are called crowns. And it’s all because they provide your tooth with the royal treatment when it needs added protection. Okay, that’s not really why they’re called crowns. But they really do play an important role when a tooth has been…

Need some springtime meal ideas? The moment that springtime sunlight peers through the clouds and kisses our cheeks, it does something magical to our mood. Suddenly, we’re ready to get outside, plant the garden, and explore whatever park we can get to with our children. With the new season, it’s the perfect time to enjoy…

What if we told you that you could have a perfect smile? A smile that could rival that of the best A-list celebrities that walk the red carpet and flash those can’t-possibly-be-more-perfect bright, white smiles? It’s true. And it’s all made possible without extensive dental work or the need to take out a loan you’ll…