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...
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Cavity Prevention 101
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...
Most Effective Way to Whiten Your Smile with Dental Bleaching
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, Cold Sores, and You
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 blister...
Are You Make Making These Brushing Missteps?
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...
What to do about a Loose Crown
Your new crown is designed to be very durable, and with proper care and cleaning it should last for many years to come. Unfortunately, there can be a few rare occasions, such as a blow to the face or chronic gum disease that can affect the abutment of your crown. Even...
Whitening Strips Conveniently Help You Have a Bright, White Smile
Age tobacco use, staining foods and dark beverages are some of the more common causes of staining on your teeth. The primary source of staining and how deeply your teeth are stained will help to dictate what tooth whitening products or procedures will be needed to...
Reducing Plaque During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the perfect time to visit your dentist as well as your obstetrician. Due to increased estrogen and progesterone, your oral health can suffer by the way your gum tissue reacts to plaque. Your teeth and gums will benefit from a thorough dental cleaning and...
Your Child’s Oral Health
Your children’s oral health is vital to their dental well-being. Take some time to make sure they are receiving the best oral care that they deserve to protect their developing teeth and gums. --When they are infants: baby teeth take a while to emerge, but it is...
Tips and Techniques for Cleaning Teeth with Dental Sealants
Sealants are an inexpensive way to protect the biting surface of your molars and premolars. The plastic-resin material painted onto the teeth by your dentist creates a thin layer that protects the pits and contours of the teeth from food particles and bacteria that...