Oral Health is a Family Affair

4 Ways To Make Your Smile Whiter And Brighter

Did you know that your teeth will darken as you age, even if you avoid obvious tooth-staining activities like smoking or drinking coffee? It's true—there's no way to completely escape the yellowing or darkening of your teeth, and it can make you look older. However, you can make your teeth appear whiter, and there are a wide variety of ways to do so, ranging from quick and simple to time-consuming and expensive. Read More 

Oral-Enhancing Tips: Try Making Your Own Cinnamon & Apple Mints

You try to heed your dentist's advice, and you've stayed away from candy. But, perhaps that has been a harder task than you imagined. Do not fret; the following is an oral-friendly candy mint recipe that you can do at home and is easy to make. Oral-Enhancing Secrets In Your Candy Mints The following ingredients make these mints a powerful oral-enhancing treat: Xylitol: A Different Type Of Sugar Xylitol is a powdered sugar that will be used for this recipe. Read More 

Understanding Single Tooth Dental Implants

If you're wondering whether or not you should try a single tooth implant over another option, you're probably curious about what the process entails. Here the basics of single tooth dental implants.  What Does a Single Tooth Implant Do? A single tooth dental implant is designed to work with the remaining structure inside your mouth to replace a lost tooth. If you have more than one missing tooth, but the gaps are in different locations in your mouth, you may need or want more than one single tooth implant. Read More 

Dentures Vs. Implants - Which Is A Better Method?

If you have had problems with your mouth that have led to the removal or loss of your teeth, if you are like most people, you will be looking for a cosmetic way to replace them. You can either have a set of dentures made, or you can have dental implants inserted. Here is a quick summary of how each method is done and some benefits there are in each. This may help you decide which method would be right for you. Read More 

Beating Bruxism: Tooth Grinding Symptoms And Restoration Options

Regular visits to your dentist and proper oral hygiene are best for healthy teeth and gums, but ensuring your smile is appealing is also important. If you are one of the 30 to 40 million people who grind their teeth, treatment is essential to protect your teeth and gums. Using this guide, you can understand the severity of bruxism and find the best restoration option for a healthy, appealing smile. Read More