It’s well-known that cigarette smoking can impact both your bodily health and your dental health. In addition to the toxic chemicals they contain, cigarettes also contain nicotine, which can change your oral health and increase your risk for oral cancer and other health problems. So how exactly do cigarettes impact...
Braces aren’t without their drawbacks, but when you have a beautiful, straight smile after your treatment is complete, the time you had with braces will feel well worth it. Whether you have traditional metal braces, lingual braces (which are applied to the backs of your teeth rather than the...
Taking care of your oral health is imperative to have a beautiful and healthy smile. Daily tooth brushing helps remove surface stains, plaque, food particles, and bacteria from your oral cavity and keeps gum disease and tooth decay away. However, tooth brushing shouldn’t be the only step in your oral...
A smile doesn’t always mean someone is happy. Research shows that humans smile for many different reasons. So while a smile can certainly reflect happiness and contentment, it can also convey other emotions and can even be done socially without much real emotion behind it. So why exactly do we...
Babies generally start teething around six months old—some will begin getting their first teeth in earlier, and some will start later. Your baby should have their first tooth by their first birthday, which is also around the time they should have their first dental visit. Teething can be challenging for...
Chipped and cracked teeth are common among patients and have the potential to impact oral health if left untreated. Unfortunately, many cracked or chipped teeth can remain asymptomatic, meaning they will not cause symptoms until the problem has progressed . This makes keeping your regular dental appointments essential, as your...
Babies start to get their first teeth in around the age of six months to one year old. By the time they are about three years old, babies have about 20 primary teeth. And around the age of six, those baby teeth will start to fall out while the...
Brushing and flossing are two things you should do every day to maintain and improve oral health. Brushing for two minutes two times a day and flossing once a day can help keep teeth clean, healthy, and bright, not to mention improve your self-confidence. Most of us brush and floss...
An abfraction is a specific type of damage to the tooth. If you notice that your teeth look longer or appear indented around the gum line, you could be seeing an abfraction. Abfractions may not have any symptoms, or they may cause sensitive teeth. Although this type of tooth damage...
Your body goes through many changes as you age. Your skin becomes thinner and more prone to wrinkles thanks to decreasing collagen. Your bones can become less dense, and your eyes may become more sensitive to light. But with all the physical changes that can happen as you get...
