The best teeth whitening toothpaste and products can offer serious results In selecting a whitening toothpaste, you should consider that they have little beads in them that polish your teeth, so it’s going to be abrasive. If you are a big lemon water drinker or tend to eat a lot […]
Your smile enables you to make an excellent first impression while maintaining great overall health. Feeling great about your teeth lets you exude happiness and self-confidence, enhancing interpersonal connections. Feeling mortified by your smile makes you retreat from others, adversely impacting career opportunities, social circles, and other life aspects. However, […]
Bad breath can be a nuisance, but for some people, chronic bad breath, can be a source of anxiety and impact their quality of life. While there are several possible causes of halitosis, the main culprit is usually poor oral hygiene or diet. We take a look at some possible […]
If you’ve been looking for a more permanent way to correct the appearance of your smile you might have a need for veneers or veneer alternatives. So what exactly are Veneers or Lumineers and how do you know which is the better option for you? What are veneers? Veneers are […]
Coffee is a popular morning beverage option While you’re in the clear whether you choose to drink water before or after brushing, you might be wondering if the same flexibility applies when it comes to coffee. Brushing your teeth right after getting your caffeine fix is strongly discouraged. Foods and […]
Did you know that children should have their first orthodontic exam no later than the age of seven? While pediatric dentists focus on the health of the teeth and gums, orthodontists focus on the growth and development of the teeth and jaw. What are the benefits of early orthodontic treatment? […]
Many parents don’t realize how closely teeth correlate with children’s speech development. Teeth have the ability to impact how children articulate words, produce sounds, and can have a lasting effect on a child’s ability to talk. Without teeth, a child would struggle with speech and feeding. Ironically, voice can be […]
How coffee stains teeth? Tannins are the primary culprit for coffee stain on teeth. Tannins are in tea and red wine too, which is why these drinks can also stain teeth. Enamel is the hard covering of teeth that protects them from decay and damage. But there are tiny pores […]
Periodontitis Treatment and Management The goal of periodontal treatment is to eliminate plaque, biofilm and calculus, from the tooth surface and establish an environment that can be maintained in health. Treatment of periodontitis can be non-surgical or surgical. The optimal treatment is based on the patient, site and systemic factors. […]
Mouthrinse may be a helpful addition to the daily oral hygiene routine for some people. Like interdental cleaners, mouthrinse offers the benefit of reaching areas not easily accessed by a toothbrush. The question of whether to rinse before or after brushing may depend on personal preference; however, to maximize benefit […]