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How to Enjoy Long-Lasting Tooth Whitening Results
After you have left the dentist following your teeth whitening session, the real work begins. To truly enjoy long-lasting results, your daily habits and diet may need to change. In the end, your beautiful, pearly-white teeth will be a great reminder to why you have instilled these new habits in your daily life. Let’s take […]
Tips for Talking to Your Dentist About Your Implant Options
Sometimes the cosmetic dentistry industry can be difficult due to some specialized jargon. Once you talk to your dentist and recognize these terms, they should be relatively easy to understand. If you’re thinking about your dental implant options, you should know what the procedure is like as well as the different types of dental implants […]
George Washington and the Myth of the Wooden Teeth
While there are a few popular connections between history and oral health, the story of the first president of the United States, George Washington , and his wooden teeth may be the most circulated. Dental implants and cosmetic dentistry have come a long way over the course of the past few generations, but how much […]
Picking the Perfect Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure
(Before: left, After: right) Cosmetic dentistry continues to become more and more popular as people experience life-changing results, and advances in technology make treatments safer and more predictable. If you want to make a change but you’re not sure what’s best for you, feel free to meet with your dentist for a consultation. Read on […]
What Are the Different Types of Dental Floss?
Just as visiting the dentist should become a regular part of patients’ lives, so too should flossing. Flossing is a daily habit that should be done before or after brushing the teeth in the morning or evening. As seen in this short video, there are several types of floss that patients can find at their […]
Answering Questions about the All-on-4 System
The All-on-4 system, a version of the dental implant procedure, offers patients a quicker recovery and a beautiful new smile. Patients tend to have similar questions about the system, so here’s a quick Q & A: Who Qualifies for the All-on-4 Procedure? Due to the advancement of dental implants, most patients can qualify for some […]
Dental Care in the 1960s
Though dental care seems to have advanced in leaps and bounds in recent decades, there was another time in recent history that saw a great advancement in general dentistry. Following the Second World War, the level of technology and sterilization practices changed and improved substantially for the good of dental patients and dentists everywhere. During […]
Tips for Preventing Cosmetic Dental Problems
Dentists are always willing to part with a few tips and suggestions to keep their patients’ oral health in good shape. Several of these tips can also address many patients’ cosmetic concerns about the look and color of their teeth and mouth. Tip #1: Avoid staining foods and liquids. One of the leading causes of […]
What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects 1 in 6 people. It has the potential to be extremely dangerous to your health, as it greatly raises your risk for heart attacks, strokes, and high blood pressure. Sleep apnea involves your airways being blocked during sleep, which causes you to wake up possibly hundreds of times […]
Spotlight on Dentistry in Colonial America
When you visit your dentist, you can learn about the vast array of state-of-the-art treatments that he or she has to offer. Today’s dental implants, veneers, and Invisalign treatment plans are all options that would have been practically unthinkable a few hundred years ago. Read on to learn a little bit about dentistry in colonial […]