Vitamins and minerals are vital for everyday bodily functions and overall health. They’re also vital to maintain and strengthen your oral health. Each vitamin or mineral provides a unique benefit to your body, including the teeth and gums! Here are…
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Signs and causes of teeth grinding
Teeth grinding is a condition that involves involuntary grinding, clenching or gnashing of the teeth. Some people just grind their teeth when they’re stressed, but if it’s done repeatedly and regularly, it can cause tooth decay or other oral health…
10 tips to a whiter, brighter smile
Say cheese! A smile is likely the first physical feature people notice when meeting someone. Knowing this, it’s important to feel confident in your smile and teeth. To enhance the appearance of your smile and give yourself a confidence boost,…
What’s causing your toothache?
Toothaches include any pain or irritation associated with your teeth. It might be your tooth, the roots or the gums surrounding your tooth that are causing the irritation. To evaluate the true cause of a toothache, it is best to…
How to heal a burned tongue
It’s hot drink season. That means lots of mugs full of hot, soothing teas, coffees, and of course, hot chocolate! The downside to all the delicious drinks? A burnt tongue. Here are some of our tips to soothe and heal a burnt tongue: Stay…
What makes a healthy mouth?
There’s more to a healthy mouth than a bright smile and straight teeth. Good oral hygiene begins with taking proper care of your gums, teeth, and tongue. Without the proper care, even the healthiest of mouths are susceptible to gum…
Is gum recession normal?
As we age, our teeth, like our bodies, change. But many times, change can be difficult to notice. And while you may think that losing teeth or gum recession is a normal part of the aging process, it’s not. If…
Three ways your dentist can make you look younger
For many people, a person’s smile is the first feature they say they notice in someone. Unfortunately, our teeth age just like the rest of our bodies, which means over time our once radiant smiles are not quite as shiny…
What are dental implants?
Each year millions of Americans suffer from tooth loss due to decay, periodontal disease, or injury. Traditionally patients were given two options to replace missing teeth – bridges or dentures. However, in recent years, the option of dental implants has…
Show of your smile with confidence
Do you love your smile? Unfortunately for many Americans that answer is no. Yet research shows that your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. So what can you do to get a smile you love?…