Do Braces Cause White Spotting on Teeth?
What exactly are these white spots? How did I get them? White spot lesions are clinically referred to as decalcification or demineralization. They are porosities under the surface of the tooth that is produced by dental plaque. These undesirable white, chalky marks appear when the acids produced by plaque removes the minerals from the tooth […]
How to Keep Your Invisalign Clear, Clean, and Smelling Fresh
Keeping your Invisalign trays clean is no simple task, especially if you regularly forget to remove them while eating and drinking. Here are six methods that Invisalign users have identified as their favorite ways to keep they trays clear, clean and smelling fresh. Dish Soap and Water It may seem a bit odd, but Invisalign […]
How to Floss a Permanent Retainer
Permanent retainers are great for keeping teeth straight without a lot of intervention from you or your dentist. However, they are also notoriously difficult to clean. Over time, these little “out of sight” devices accumulate significant amounts of plaque that can damage your teeth and have other negative affects on the mouth. There are three […]
Tips and Tricks for Effective Brushing with Braces
Brushing with braces is no easy task. Here are six tips and tricks that will help you keep your mouth healthy and clean while wearing braces. 1. Use A Soft Toothbrush. When you have braces, the most important place to brush is the space between the brackets and the gums. We suggest using a soft […]
The Story of Pompeii and Perfect Teeth
Pompeii is one of the most tragic, highly romanticized events in human history. If you are unfamiliar with the story of Pompeii, it was a bustling Roman city that, in 79 C.E. was completely buried in volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Nothing survived the explosion, and the town lay buried and forgotten […]
Tea and Coffee Drinkers: Listen Up!
Coffee and Tea stain teeth and weaken enamel – everyone knows this. We also know that in today’s fast-paced, stressful world, asking you to give up your teas and coffees for the sake of your teeth will most likely be met with an overwhelmingly negative response. Well, what if we told you that, by adding […]
Why Do I Wake Up So Tired?
There are many reasons why you can wake up feeling less than well rested; stress, poor sleep schedules, and bad eating habits to name a few. However, there is a condition that affects nearly 20 million Americans – over 87% of those cases remaining undiagnosed – that is causing rampant grogginess across the country. – […]
Tooth Friendly Summer Treats
When we think of summer, images of ice cream cones and refreshing iced tea dance in our heads. Unfortunately, most of our favorite summer treats are high in acid and likely to stain teeth enamel. Here are four healthy snacks and beverages that you can enjoy all summer long and won’t regret come fall. Frozen […]
Can I Skip Brushing Before Bed?
We understand. Sometimes, at the end of long day, all you want to do is crawl into bed and fall asleep. But what about your teeth? Everyone knows that you’re supposed to brush your teeth before bed and in the morning – how bad is it, really, if you forget the evening ritual every once […]
The Myth of Sugar-Free
Today, grocery stores are filled to the brim with seemingly “healthy” processed food. Labels proudly advertise “Fat Free!” and “Zero Calories!” resulting in uninformed consumers rushing to buy them for their families. Customers assume that, because sugar is “bad” — “sugar-free” must be “good”. Unfortunately, this assumption has caused numerous cavities across the country in […]
