Gum recession is when your gums pull away from the teeth, exposing the roots and making the teeth look longer than natural. This can affect the appearance and health of your smile in many ways. Unfortunately, there are many causes of gum recession, and our periodontist, Dr. Jeffrey Lowry, would like to tell you all about them so you can... read more »
Have you ever been walking down the oral health aisle at the grocery store, and see products labeled with an “ADA Seal of Approval?” A lot of us have, but few of us can explain what the ADA is and why it matters. Today, we’re going to take a few minutes to explain the importance of the ADA, and its... read more »
To ensure that your smile can thrive in the years to come, take the time to assess your risks and implement effective hygiene routines. Beyond making sure your mouth is always clean, limit the number of products that can damage them to begin with. This includes making sure that your dietary selections are safe for you and lower your risk... read more »
If you have heard about dental veneers, you may already know that these shells attach to the front surfaces of your teeth to help your smile look healthier and more attractive. Many patients choose to receive dental veneers in order to whiten their teeth, correct crookedness in the teeth or cover minor tooth gaps. The durability and stain resistance of... read more »
A healthy smile may depend on treatments that can eliminate risk factors to your oral health. However, in the case of bad breath, the problem may be caused by a health issue elsewhere in your body. But, you should always start by looking for the cause of halitosis, or bad breath in your mouth. Halitosis, is the result of odors... read more »
Have you been practicing effective tooth brushing techniques to maintain good oral health? Brushing your teeth is something you should be doing twice every day. You need to make sure that your toothbrush is in good shape and stored properly. Storing your toothbrush properly is essential for optimal health. It should stored upright where the air can reach it, and... read more »
Winter is here! Unfortunately for many, this means cold and flu season is also here. We’ve provided some mouth care tips for when you’re sick. During your illness, choose sugar-free cough drops. A sugar-sweetened cough drop has the same effect on your teeth as sucking on a piece of candy. The bacteria that live in your mouth will use... read more »
Straight, white teeth complement your physical attractiveness. A healthy smile doesn’t really need anything else to improve it. But for some, those who want to stand out from the crowd, dental grills are seen as jewelry for the mouth. Dental grills (or grillz), also called "fronts", are fancy, removable covers on the teeth. Normally, composed of metals like silver or... read more »
Dental crowns are carefully created in professional dental laboratories from materials such as gold alloy, base metals, and dental grade porcelain. This is intended to give them the strength to rival natural tooth enamel, and this restores the basic function of the previously compromised tooth. Yet it’s still possible for a dental crown to be chipped or fractured from something... read more »
You may have noticed droplets of blood in the sink after brushing and wondered why. Read today’s blog about the relationship between bleeding and gum disease. Just to put your mind at ease, bleeding gums aren’t dangerous, but they do mean a checkup is in order to find out the cause. Gum disease, a very common, but preventable disease, is... read more »