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There’s no better time to start working on your new smile than the New Year, but New Year’s resolutions usually only last for a month or two before everyone gives up. So, let’s keep it simple with a few easy tips that will help make your New Year’s resolution a reality. That way, before you… Read More

It’s always about teeth. Are my teeth straight enough? Are my teeth white enough? Is there something stuck in my teeth? But when it comes to achieving that perfect smile, it’s not always about your teeth, so don’t forget about your gums! Uneven gum lines and excess gum tissue can make teeth look too big… Read More

Whether it’s on the playground or at soccer practice or sitting on the couch munching on candy, kids will somehow find a way to get hurt. But injuries to the teeth, like a chipped tooth or knocked-out tooth, can seem scarier than bumps and bruises. Don’t worry, chipped teeth and knocked-out teeth can be fixed!… Read More

Don’t worry, your dentist and oral hygienist know that x-rays aren’t the most enjoyable experience, so they’re hurrying to get it over with as quick as possible. But there’s not a whole lot that can be done about that scratch in the back of your throat that started at exactly the moment you bit down… Read More

What makes a great smile? You just know one when you see it, right? Because, technically, cosmetic dentistry addresses things like the occlusal plane, incisal edges and demineralization marks. But all you really want is that straight, white, beautiful smile! So, maybe “smile makeover” is an easier way to say all that? Which makes perfect… Read More

If you’ve ever wondered how it’s possible for every celebrity and movie star to have perfect smiles, well, it’s not because they all continued to wear retainers after getting their braces off. (Although the responsible ones, with the best smiles, wear their retainers!) The truth is that a lot of those movie stars didn’t have… Read More

Too hot? Too cold? Both? Everybody experiences tooth sensitivity at some point or another because it’s one of the most common dental conditions and, well, ice cream is awesome. But how do you know if your tooth sensitivity is not a big deal or a very big deal? What can you do about tooth sensitivity?… Read More

As much as it stinks to get braces as a teenager – no more candy! – orthodontics become even more complicated when you’re an adult. Adults have to deal with the same issues as teenagers, like bread getting stuck everywhere after you take a bite of a sandwich, but there’s also additional inconvenience and self-consciousness… Read More

Headache? Probably just a cold. Neck ache? Must’ve slept on it wrong. Earache? Hopefully not another sinus infection. Waking up with any of these symptoms isn’t the best start to the morning, but you don’t think much of it. You definitely don’t assume it’s temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)! Even when you finally ask your dentist… Read More

Look out for mouth guards this March. While you’re cheering on your favorite team in the NCAA Tournament, pay attention to a player after a particularly bad call. He or she might throw a dirty look at the referee initially, but once the fans react to the call on the jumbotron then a dirty look… Read More