Since you are here, you might be wondering how important your oral health is for your overall well-being. You are probably also aware that there is an important connection between your diet and your dental health. It really seems the saying “You are what you eat” rings truer and truer, and when it comes to
Read MoreWhat Causes Gum Recession?
DDN BLOG: What Causes Gum Recession? For many people who do not realize how important oral health truly is, becoming informed may change your life for the better. It is important to be aware of having a healthy mouth in order to have a healthy body. People who are health-conscious realize that they must follow
Read MoreTips on How to Calm Your Nerves When Going to the Dentist
Do you feel relatively calm before your dental appointment, or are you a little nervous about a visit to the dental office? Do you find yourself worrying about it days or weeks before the appointment? Are you someone who is terrified about going to the dentist or about a procedure, and worries about it all
Read MoreTop Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
They say, “You are never fully dressed without a smile.” From subtle changes to major repairs, your cosmetic dentist can perform a variety of procedures to improve your smile. There are many techniques and options to treat teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen or missing. Are you self-conscious about your smile? A healthy smile contributes
Read MoreWhen to Bring Your Baby to the Dentist
Whether your toddler has a mouth filled with teeth or only a few poking through, it’s time to start thinking about oral hygiene and their smiles. Taking your child to the dentist at a young age is the best way to prevent problems such as tooth decay, and can help parents learn how to clean
Read MoreHow to Treat Gum Recession
Gum recession is a common dental problem that causes pain and sensitivity. Many people don’t know they have gum recession, because it occurs gradually. Receding gums are a clear sign of gum disease, which many people might ignore. “Gingival Recession,” otherwise known as receding gums, is a condition where the diseased tissue around a tooth
Read MoreProduct Spotlight- Invisalign
Have you ever had to wear braces? The process alone is long and painful, and you don’t necessarily feel attractive with all that metal in your mouth. Thanks to Invisalign, a company that has taken the technology of tooth straightening and alignment to a new level, people now have a much more subtle and comfortable
Read MoreUsing Your Dental Benefits Before the End of the Year
Did you know that you could actually save hundreds of dollars by using your dental benefits before the end of the year? We wanted to remind you to make sure and take advantage of any unused insurance benefits, unused Flex Spending (FSA), or healthcare (HSA) benefits you may have remaining, since most companies do not
Read MoreSugar Equals Poor Oral Hygiene
Truth is, sugar is like an addictive drug, and research shows that we consume about 140 pounds of it every year! Sugar is everywhere, and there is no easy way to avoid it; it is in soda, ice cream, cereal, candy, cakes, cookies, etc. So many things contain sugar, even good things for us like
Read MoreWhat Are Dental Veneers?
There is an old saying that goes, “You are never fully dressed without a smile.” From subtle changes to major repairs, your cosmetic dentist can perform a variety of procedures to improve your smile. There are many techniques and options available to treat teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen or missing. Cosmetic dentistry is concerned
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