Is Snap-On Smile a Good Cosmetic Dental Option?

Is Snap-On Smile a Good Cosmetic Dental Option

Snap-On Smile is a removable dental appliance that fits over your existing teeth to create the appearance of a perfect smile. Made from a thin yet durable resin material, this custom-made device snaps directly onto your natural teeth without requiring any drilling, shots, or permanent changes to your tooth structure.

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Oral Cancer

  As your dental office, it is our responsibility to be more than just your tooth doctor — we also want to contribute to your total body health.   That’s why we do a full oral cancer screening at every checkup. This quick and easy exam can catch oral cancer before it starts! Early detection,…

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Mouthguards: Built to Protect and Preserve

active lifestyle calls for active safety. And while helmets, goggles and knee pads have become standard equipment to protect our bodies, it’s important to remember to protect your teeth as well. Mouthguards offer an easy, reliable method to cushion your teeth during athletic and recreational activity. Participating in any physical activity involves a risk of…

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Is That Normal? Aging and Dental Health

If you’re like most seniors, you know that some changes to your body are a normal part of the aging process and others aren’t. The same applies to your dental health. That’s right, the health of your teeth matters as you age, too! So it’s easy to understand why you might be wondering what changes…

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Toothpicks

Why Toothpicks Shouldn’t Be Your Pick for a Dental Tool Toothpicks. You see them everywhere: minty-fresh and plastic wrapped next to the cash register at your neighborhood diner, spearing a bite-size cheese cube and sporting colorful plastic frills at a cocktail party, swimming in a martini and wearing nothing but an olive at the bar,…

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Adult Braces

Brace Yourself. You’re Not Too Old to Straighten Your Teeth. Think braces are just for angsty teens and awkward pre-pubescents? Think again.The number of adults undergoing treatment for crooked teeth using braces or other teeth straightening treatment has been rising steadily. Sure, crooked teeth can be a cosmetic embarrassment, but more importantly, correcting them can…

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Deciduous Teeth

Deciduous teeth are more commonly known as baby teeth. Humans are born with two sets of teeth; the first set is called the primary, milk, or lacteal dentition. These teeth begin to emerge around 6 months of age, a process known as teething. Typically, the lower central incisors appear first, and teeth usually erupt in…

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Them Bones, Them Bones…

Calcium is essential for healthy bones and teeth! You’ve heard it before, but how much calcium are you actually getting? An extremely important mineral for dental and overall health, calcium aids in preventing dental problems and osteoporosis. Actually, 99 percent of the calcium found in our bodies is located in our bones and teeth! But…

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