When you shop for dental hygiene products, how do you know which products are best? Which ones will actually provide the promised results and effectively help your smile? In order to know which products are best, look for the ADA Seal of Acceptance. The ADA Seal means...
Preventing cavities takes work, both on your behalf and your dental team. What are cavities, and how can they affect your smile? Cavities are holes that develop in your teeth from plaque. Plaque is that sticky bacterial film that coats the teeth and gums, and is a...
There are many things that can cause stains to develop in the enamel of the teeth in your smile. Stain enamel can be caused by the natural processes of aging, tobacco use of simply enjoying dark food and drinks, on a regular basis. How deeply the stains penetrate the...
Fever blisters, or cold sores, erupt on the outside of the mouth and are caused by a virus–the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2). This highly contagious blister often lets you know it is coming, by tingling or burning before showing up as a fluid-filled...
You’ve been taking care of your teeth for years, but would you be surprised to learn that even if you brush and floss every day, there may be a few things you could do a little better? For instance, would you be surprised to learn that your brush could actually be...
