A healthy smile generally comes with bright pink gums. If your gums are darker in color, it could be a sign of poor oral health. While it’s normal for gum color to vary among different people, particularly dark or black gums are almost never a good sign and could mean gum disease or another serious […]
Oral appliance therapy is a treatment option for sleeping disorders such as snoring and mild cases of sleep apnea. If you or a loved one suffers from such a condition, you may want to consider treatment through an oral appliance. Here’s more about how oral appliance therapy works and the sleeping disorders it helps. How […]
Everyone wants to be able to show off a beautiful smile of pearly whites and clean gums. However, not everyone practices the daily habits that support a healthy mouth. Things like chewing ice, smoking, not brushing long enough and forgetting to floss could be dulling that smile of yours, and may diminish your overall oral […]
Preventing cavities and maintaining good oral health is partially dependent on the food choices we make. It’s no surprise that sugar-laden treats and processed junk food are bad for us, but they can seriously impede our oral health too. And while visiting the dentist can help keep ours mouth healthy, we can all up our […]
Citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, tangerines and limes are delicious while packing a powerhouse of nutrients in a small, portable package. But while the citrusy goodness touts many health benefits, the fruit could also be damaging your teeth by eating away at the enamel. Learn more about citrus, tooth enamel erosion, and how you halt […]
Men and women differ in many ways, so it only makes sense that they differ in terms of how they maintain their health. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, women are more likely to see a doctor for regular checkups and to schedule appointments when sick or injured. Not surprisingly, women are […]
We all know that practicing good oral hygiene is important when maintaining overall health. This is especially true with our children. But while you may think that you’re caring for your child’s teeth appropriately, you could be falling victim to these mistakes. Learn four mistakes parents commonly make with their kids’ oral hygiene here. 1. […]
In the quest for a perfect smile, many of our patients request orthodontic and cosmetic procedures to close gaps in between their teeth. A very common and mainly genetic inherited tooth feature, the diastema, is a space between any two teeth, although we often see them among the front six teeth. However, even though many […]