Friday, November 26th, is National Flossing Day – a day intended to get people thinking about their flossing habits and to make changes that can help to improve their oral health. Do you floss? November 26th offers a great opportunity to reflect on your habits and to recommit to flossing daily in order to help …
Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person stops breathing for 10 or more seconds, multiple times while sleeping. Snoring is one of the primary symptoms of the condition, but things like waking with a dry mouth or sore throat, frequent morning headaches, and excessive daytime fatigue are all indications of sleep apnea as …
Halloween is a magical night for children. In addition to dressing up and being surrounded by spooky fun, many kids eagerly look forward to trick or treating as well. And why not? Going door to door and getting treats is a singular experience – and one you can only partake in for a short time …
It’s National Dental Hygiene Month, a great time to reflect on your daily routine and to look for ways you might be able to improve it. This, of course, starts with brushing and flossing. Teeth should be brushed after every meal and snack, but not immediately after. It’s best to wait for 30 minutes, allowing …
Teeth grinding, medically known as bruxism, is a common stress response. How common? Very. In fact, one study found that as many as 33% of people engage in occasional tooth grinding. But occasional is key. When bruxism is a sometimes habit, it likely poses no real danger to long-term oral health. But for those who …
There can be several causes of tooth staining. Foods and beverages, aging, oral hygiene habits, and certain medications can all serve to discolor or yellow the teeth, creating the most common cosmetic dental problem experienced by adults today. Fortunately, even the most drastic tooth staining can be treated, and with his personalized approach to dental …
Arizona has been experiencing record-breaking heat, no small feat for what is one of the nation’s hottest states to begin with. So what better time than now to celebrate National Ice Cream Month? This yearly observation takes place every July, encouraging people to get out and enjoy a cold treat during one of the summer’s …
Wedding Season typically refers to the months between May and September, when a majority of weddings take place. We are at the height of this season, with June and July traditionally seeing the largest number of weddings out of the entire year – and after a year of restrictions, more people are heading to the …
Porcelain dental veneers are placed over the front of teeth that have been marred by cosmetic imperfections. This can include gaps, irregular tooth sizes, crooked presentation, and similar types of minor malocclusion. It can also include structural issues such as chips and cracks, or strictly cosmetic issues like deep stains. Once placed over the front …
The fastest way to whiten your teeth will be dependent on what type of stains you are addressing. If your stains are topical, such as those caused by foods and beverages, an in-office tooth whitening treatment will likely be the fastest. If your stains are deep, embedded underneath the enamel, dental bonding may be the …
