Who doesn’t dream of having pearly white teeth? Your smile is the first thing people notice about you. A smile that reveals clean, bright, healthy teeth makes you look all the more attractive, while a dingy smile may do just the opposite. Nobody wants to make a bad first impression with their smile but be
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Adjusting to Your New Dentures
Wearing dentures for the first time can be an odd feeling – to say the least. It can also be a bit challenging because a denture is a foreign object that doesn’t exactly feel or function quite like your natural teeth. Without a doubt, it takes some time to get used to new dentures. What
Read MoreOral Health Basics That Everyone Should Know
Do you know the basics of proper oral health? Even those of us who are sure our oral care routine is optimal can benefit from “brushing up” on the basics. For example, most agree that the three main components that comprise a sound oral care routine are brushing, flossing and rinsing. However, factors such as a
Read MoreWiggle Room: Why Your Teeth Feel Loose & What You Can Do About It
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Periodontal Disease is the leading cause of loose, and shifting teeth. Periodontitis is no laughing matter. In addition to degrading the gums, this serious infection – which affects 3 million people every year – also targets the ligaments and bone that support the teeth. It can leave you
Read MoreHow Pregnancy Affects your Teeth
There is a saying that goes, “Every mother to be is beautiful.” Notwithstanding morning sickness, swollen feet, back pain, and exhaustion, this statement nevertheless is very true. When it comes to stronger, healthier, more lustrous hair and nails, many expectant mothers marvel at the perks of hormones gone wild. But pregnancy may not be as
Read MoreTHESE FOODS CAN HELP YOU PREVENT CAVITIES
They don’t call them “guilty pleasures” for nothing. As much as most of us love sweets, we know all too well that overindulging in certain treats boost our risk of tooth decay and painful cavities. Cavities form as the result of plaque. As the plaque grows on your tooth enamel, it produces acids triggered by sugary foods
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Crack or Chip Your Teeth
Biting into something hard such as candy or ice, grinding your teeth (bruxism), eating and drinking hot and cold things back and forth, accidentally hitting your tooth on a hard surface, or having an accident such as falling off your bike, are all reasons why someone could crack or chip their teeth. Teeth can crack
Read MoreChoosing the Right Family Dentist
A dentist’s priority and goal for their patients is helping them to maintain a great smile with healthy teeth and gums. Practicing and having good dental hygiene is critical to achieving this goal, but also making sure that your family chooses the right dentist is very important. You can have a number of dentists who
Read MoreDr. Joanne Nguyen’s Unique Approach to Dentistry
Good referrals say a lot about someone, and when it comes to the medical industry – they’re everything. Being a successful dentist requires much more than a high-caliber degree and a rigorous curriculum; it requires a certain panache that can only be formed by years of trust, a warm personality, and a clever approach to treatment. Dr. Joanne
Read MorePreparing for Your Full Mouth Reconstruction
You don’t have to be embarrassed about your missing, badly worn, or damaged teeth anymore. A full mouth reconstruction can help restore your teeth using a combination of advanced cosmetic and reconstructive dental techniques. Whether you need crowns, onlays, inlays, veneers, bridges, implants, dentures, or other services, to help correct the damages of cancer, accidents,
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