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How to Protect Your Teeth

My kids are involved in several different sports, including some that are known for being a bit rough, like hockey and football. I worry about them being injured, but I don’t want to curb their athletic spirit. So I take steps to make certain that they’re as protected as possible. That means protecting their teeth, too. My children’s dentist told me that the best way to protect their teeth was to use custom mouth guards that would keep their teeth safe even in the event of a blow to the mouth. I started this blog to talk about different ways to protect teeth – from mouth guards and dental devices you wear while you sleep, to plain old brushing and flossing. There are many ways to protect your teeth depending on your needs. Find out which one is right for you.

2 Things You Need To Know About How A Cosmetic Dentist Can Fix Your Teeth

Posted on February 24, 2017

Having nice teeth is a desire of most people. Teeth are a very important part of the body. Everyone can see your teeth and mouth and you can't even smile or talk without people seeing your teeth. For this reason, many people choose to see a cosmetic dentist about fixing their teeth to get the smile that they have always wanted. Here are some things you need to know about fixing your teeth. [Read More]

Instances When A Dental Crown Is Needed

Posted on February 24, 2017

Dental crowns can play different roles in the restoration of your teeth. The devices, which are designed to cover the entire exposed area of the tooth that lies above the gum line, can be made of multiple materials, depending on the desired cosmetic and restorative finish. Here are a few examples of the reasons for a dental crown application: Trauma-based Tooth Damage When you incur damage to a tooth due to physical trauma, the natural crown of a tooth may be compromised. [Read More]

Off of Off-White? 3 Problems That Could Be Causing Yellow Teeth

Posted on January 27, 2017

If toothpaste commercials, red-carpet photos, and television shows have taught us anything, it's that everyone in the world can have perfectly white, shining teeth. But if your teeth are looking closer to yellow than white when you look in the mirror, you may have room to improve in one or more areas of your oral health. So if you're frustrated by your less-than-white teeth and want to know what's causing the problem, then here are a few areas of concern that you should know about. [Read More]

3 Ways Your Dentist Can Help You Sleep Better

Posted on January 4, 2017

When you think of going to the doctor for help with safer and sounder sleeping, the dentist office probably isn't the first medical professional that springs to mind. But dentists have a wide range of tools at their disposal that can treat a variety of medical problems including sleep apnea and teeth grinding, which both tend to happen the most at night. What are some of the ways that your dentist might be able to help you sleep better? [Read More]