Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Smiles get wider and brighter when you’re confident about your teeth. One of the largest flaws with teeth are the gaps that may be between them, especially the front two teeth. This gap is called diastema. The Problem: Diastema Diastema is when a…
Teeth straightening is a rough time in many teenagers’ lives, especially since this traditionally happens during their middle and high school years. However, some people do this process later in life, and it’s important to be able to feel confident in your body and smile. Because of the age stereotype associated with braces mentioned above,…
There are different variations of mouth guards, just like most other things in today’s society. However, custom-fitted mouth and night guards are made of flexible plastic, molded to fit the unique shape of each of your individual teeth. The basics Night guards are meant to help patients who clench or grind their teeth at night,…
They say a smile is worth a thousand words, but we would argue a million. Everywhere we go, we see the smiles of several different faces with a unique story behind each and every one. Thus, a smile can be telling of a lot of things: romance, laughter, sarcasm or excitement. Cosmetic dentistry treatments can…
If you’re looking for ways to get a brighter smile, taking small steps is the way to start. Like the old saying goes, you’ve got to start somewhere. Here are a couple of tried and true methods for healthier teeth and gums – and a brighter smile. Floss daily Every dentist’s favorite line is that…
Every smile is unique, but most people prefer them to be healthy and white. If you have ever found yourself taking “the tissue test” by comparing the whiteness of your teeth to a tissue, there are some things you should know about some of your favorite food and drinks. Coffee and Black Tea Who else…