How Long Do I Need to Wear My Retainers?
Getting your braces off or finishing Invisalign is exciting. After all that hard work, you finally have the smile you’ve always wanted! Now, you need to begin a new task–keeping your teeth well-aligned. That’s where your retainer comes in. Your orthodontist will fit you for a retainer after your braces come off, and you likely […]
How to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth
Plaque is never a good thing. This sticky coating is the bacteria in your mouth feasting away on leftover food particles, forming an acid that is corrosive to your teeth. As if that weren’t bad enough, this substance eventually hardens into tartar, sometimes called calculus. This is a hard substance that ranges in shade from […]
Getting an X-Ray While Pregnant at the Dentist
Regular Dental X-Rays are Safe and Important for Your Health During a Pregnancy During a pregnancy, your body is in a unique state. With all your doctor’s appointments and preparing your nursery, there is also a lot going on. With all the changes in your body and the anticipation of your baby’s arrival, it isn’t […]
How Toothpaste Went from Chalky Powder to Minty Cream
Brushing our teeth is a routine part of everyday life. Most of us give little thought when we grab a colorful, collapsible tube and squeeze a calculated blend of minty paste onto our brush. Today’s toothpastes are composed of a perfect blend of detergent, fluoride, flavorings, gentle abrasives,and humectants. But before we arrived on this […]
How to Prevent Tooth Staining
Few people aspire to have mouths filled with yellow teeth. However, for many of us, it’s a reality that’s difficult to avoid. Some of our favorite foods and drinks have an unfortunate tendency to cause staining to our pearly whites. Fortunately, there are ways to enjoy your favorite drinks without accepting the fact that you […]
Here’s Why Orange Juice Tastes so Bad After Brushing
Some flavors match together so well, it seems like destiny. It’s hard to imagine cookies without milk or peanut butter without jelly. Something we’d rather not imagine together? Orange juice and toothpaste. Unfortunately, it is a taste we know all too well. After you brush your teeth, few things are less appetizing than orange juice, […]
What Causes Bad Breath & How Can You Get Rid of It?
Bad breath is not a desired trait for anyone, but it is the reality for more than 80 million Americans who suffer from chronic mouth odor, or halitosis. As with any problem, the first step to resolving it is to find out whether you have a problem. Even though that seems simple, smelling your own […]
Protect Your Smile in Spring Sports
Prevent Injury to Your Smile This Spring Things are warming up outside, and it’s time to break out the mountain bike and sports gear! Summer gives us the chance to stretch our legs and enjoy the weather, but don’t forget to keep your chompers safe from harm. Dentists estimate that close to 39% of tooth-related […]
Celebrate World Oral Health Day
World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is on March 20th. What better time to assess your dental health habits? The FDI World Dental Federation founded WOHD in 2013 as a way to encourage the public to “Live Mouth Smart.” Our Top 7 Tips for Living Mouth Smart To help our patients keep their smiles healthy, Panorama […]
Where Did the Tooth Fairy Come From?
The Tooth Fairy is an offbeat sort of girl, unlike most magical beings. Thanks to their impact on advertising and pop culture, Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny can be tracked through history. This isn’t the case with the Tooth Fairy. Since February 28 is National Tooth Fairy Day, we’ve attempted to pin down her […]