Demystifying the World of Whitening Products
The term “whitening” is used in about every package you can pick up at the grocery store for toothpaste, mouth rinses, and gels. This term seems to be used extremely liberally. In a recent study done by MSNBC, the citizens of the US spend over 1.4 billion dollars on over the counter tooth whitening products every year. Is this money wasted or does it work? The answer is essentially, sometimes. A quick explanation of tooth staining can provide some clarity on the issue. (more…)
Do You Brush Your Teeth Correctly? Maybe Not 
When teeth are missing there is a number of reasons to replace them. First aesthetically, this can be a difficult social problem. People with missing teeth have reported to think about the “tooth gap” with every smile and every conversation. In addition, eating can be problematic. Food can become lodged in an area with missing teeth and be annoying as well as damaging to the gingival tissue where the tooth or teeth previously resided. Functional problems also arise from missing teeth. Speech patterns can be affected if teeth in the front are missing. Missing teeth also make the face sag and indent and give the “old maid” look where the chin appears protruded.
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Bad breath is otherwise known as halitosis. Halitosis has many causes and the proper identification of halitosis is crucial for the ability to correct the problem. Not only can this be a difficult social issue but it can also indicate more serious health problems.
Orthodontics is a facet of dentistry designed to correct dental as well as skeletal problems. One way to correct some of these tooth related problems is Invisalign™. 
If you have a child involved in sports at any age, this is an important consideration for you to take regarding your child’s health, appearance, and your financial security. Properly diagnosed, prescribed, and fashioned athletic mouthguards are essential to the prevention of oral and facial damage and brain trauma in a sports environment. An estimated 5 million kids will lose a tooth to athletic injury this year. The National Youth Sports Foundation for the Prevention of Athletic Injuries estimates a $10,000-15000 lifetime average expenditure for these types of injuries. The ADA estimates that athletic mouthguards prevent more than 200,000 injuries per year in high school and college sports alone.
Would you like a whiter, more healthy looking smile? Often times whitening can have tremendous impacts on the overall appearance of the teeth. Below are some common questions and answers about whitening.
Dentistry is a profession that much of our population knows little about. When asked what a prosthodontist or and endodontist does most will have no answer. This makes it difficult to choose a dentist. For someone new to the area, someone who is looking to change dentists, or someone that does not have a dentist, the following is a few tips on how to properly choose a dentist and make sure you end up with one that you can build a great relationship with for years to come.
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