Not everyone was born with a Julia Roberts smile. Though there are people who have perfectly white and straight teeth, there are some of who were born with crooked or discolored teeth. Sometimes an accident can cause a good-looking tooth to chip or break. Though you try to take care of what you have, some teeth need extra help when it comes to looking good. So what options do you have to get that dazzling smile that would make Hollywood celebrities jealous? (more…)
No one enjoys losing their permanent teeth, but sometimes it just happens. Luckily, modern technology has given us more ways to give you back your smile like never before. One of the best teeth replacements has been Dentures.
Dentures have quickly become a common method of replacing missing teeth in order to give you back your smile. Though this method of teeth replacement is a wonderful way to bring back your smile, there are a few things you should know about your dentures. (more…)
Everyone knows that a little brushing and flossing can do wonders for your smile, but sometimes this feels like it is more important for some of us than it is for others. Sadly, some of us are simply more prone to oral problems than others despite our oral hygiene. However, just because you’ve never had a cavity in your life doesn’t mean you can skip out on brushing. Cavities are just a small part of what your brushing is keeping you safe from. (more…)
With New Year’s approaching, you have probably already been thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. Many are thinking about resolving to save money or to get a better job. You may even be setting goals about living a healthier lifestyle in the New Year. So why not make one of your New Year’s resolutions around improving your dental health?
Many of your healthy resolutions are great for keeping your body and your teeth healthy, but which ones are worth aiming for? (more…)
During the holiday hustle and bustle, it can be easy to forget to take care of your teeth. That’s why we came up with a few helpful tips to keep your smile bright this holiday season!
1) Brush A Little Extra
We understand that the holidays mean you’re going to have more sweets and treats than normal. However, in order to counter act all that sweetness, try brushing and flossing a little extra than normal. You can try to up it to brushing after every meal or just after you’ve had something very sugary. Once the holidays are over, you can do back to brushing twice and flossing once per day. (more…)
Everyone is pretty familiar with the term “dentist,” and it doesn’t take much imagination to figure out what a “dental surgeon” is even if you’ve never met one before. But then there’s another type of person that works on the mouth, and this professional goes by the name “Periodontist.” But who is this person and what does he or she do? (more…)
Over the decades the oral health industry has made many great strides in teaching everyone that looking after your teeth isn’t just a matter of ensuring you have an attractive smile. Your teeth and gums are an important factor in your health, affecting everything from how you enjoy your food to even the ways you communicate. (more…)
For many people, finding out that they have gum disease only happens after an examination, when the dentist finally announces the diagnosis. But gum disease unlike many illnesses, isn’t a strictly internal affliction that can only be spotted by a professional using the latest equipment.
Gum disease, and the onset of it, can actually be spotted early if you know what to look for. Of course, if you’re taking care of your teeth with regular brushing and flossing, this reduces the risk drastically, but even diligent oral care is no guarantee of 100% protection. Gum disease, despite oral care, can still happen for a variety of reasons—such as if you’re a smoker or diabetic—but here are a few of the things you can keep in mind when you examine your own mouth. (more…)
Most people will undergo dental work and, when it comes time for payment, deal with the situation in one of two ways. They will either pay for the dental work themselves, or they will use some kind of dental coverage provided either as a benefit from their place of work, or as part of insurance they pay for. But just because these are the two most common ways to pay for dental work, it doesn’t mean they are the best—or even the only—ways to do it. Not many realize it, but other options exist for payment of dental services, it’s just a matter of taking the time to do the research and ask about what choices are available to you. (more…)
Fall is here and with it, festivities galore. Apple picking is at its peak here in New York State and the numerous varieties of apples make for wonderful pies, cakes, salads, and just plain eating fresh from the tree. There is nothing like crunching into an apple that was recently harvested. Unless you have dentures. Then you might feel more inclined to stick with eating applesauce instead of the fresh fruit. (more…)
With Halloween just around the corner, the costume selection is plentiful. Maybe you’re looking for a mask to wear so that no one can see your face. Are you so embarrassed by your smile that you wish that you could wear a mask all year long? Have you imagined that the wrinkles around your smile have gone beyond laugh-lines and turned into laugh-troughs? Maybe you feel like your lips have thinned out so much that no one would even notice if you were smiling or not! What if you decided to take the first step into becoming the person you always wanted to be this Halloween; a better you! (more…)
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is no fun. We know that you try to keep your gums clean and brushing goes a long way toward the fight. Flossing daily is an essential part of keeping gum disease at bay and while we know that you try your best, sometimes flossing every morning and every night and after meal can be a daunting task. There simply isn’t enough time in the day to do the things that we know are important, let alone the little things that we think are not-as-important. We understand how you can suddenly find yourself with gums that are tender and swollen, despite your best intentions. (more…)
When you don’t visit your dentist regularly, it leads to problems with your teeth and gums. When you have problems with your teeth and gums, it leads to infections, tooth loss, and overall discomfort. When you lose your teeth and live with chronic tooth and gum pain, it makes you miserable. Don’t let yourself be miserable; get to the dentist, pronto! (more…)
While some have been quite lucky about the health of their teeth and gums, most of us are not so lucky. Though the usual brushing and flossing is able to keep most of the danger at bay, sometimes it’s your very genetics that can end up working against you. There many dental problems to watch out for and it only increases as you age. Sadly, one of the sneakiest and most common oral health problem of all is gum disease. (more…)
It can be embarrassing to have a tooth missing or frustrating to have to deal with constant gum pain. Thankfully, modern dental technology has done wonders for oral health. We have been able to clean, fix, and even replace missing teeth to give you back your smile. One of the most helpful surgical procedures available has been bone grafting. (more…)