General Dentistry

For many, the fact that we brush our teeth (and hopefully floss) daily takes enough time. We don’t think much about the everyday activities we may be doing to damage those pearly whites. In fact, there are many habits that affect your smile and overall oral health in a negative way. If any of the […]

Do your tongue and the roof of your mouth feel exceptionally dry? Does it seem to be a chronic issue? You could be suffering from dry mouth, which is caused when the salivary glands interfere with sufficient saliva production. Besides being uncomfortable, dry mouth can be dangerous to your health. That’s because saliva helps prevent

Teeth grinding is not uncommon. What is interesting about this habit is that most people who do it are not aware of it. This is because grinding, called bruxism, is going on when we least expect it: when we sleep. If you grind or clench your jaw, you are at risk for noticeable discomfort, and

If you were a kid in the 70s, you may remember a dumb TV show, Emergency!, where they went around every week zapping hapless victims with the defibrillator for any conceivable injury. Heart attack. Zap! Indigestion? Zap! Hangnail? Zap! At Drs. of Smiles we’re not prone to overreacting, but we do want our patients to

Now more than ever before, children are eating more processed foods that are high in carbohydrates, along with an increase in juice and soda. These foods can lead to sugar-feeding bacteria on teeth, causing the enamel to erode and ultimately leading to a cavity. Tooth decay can happen in children who are still toddlers, so

Everybody knows that a whiter, brighter smile can make you appear younger and healthier looking. That’s why teeth whitening procedures and over-the-counter products are so popular. But one of the best ways to maintain your pearly whites actually begins with what you eat and drink, and some foods and beverages are bigger culprits than others.

The common toothache. We’ve all had one at one time or another in our lives. While persistent tooth pain calls for a visit to your dentist, most tooth aches can be treated using one of the following methods: 1.Over-the-Counter Medication An anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen is a good tool to alleviate tooth pain. Other over-the-counter pain

Many factors can cause dry mouth. You may be nervous or under stress, or it could be caused by the medication you’re taking. Whatever the reason, dry mouth can be uncomfortable, and it can also have major consequences for your oral health. That’s because saliva helps protect against tooth decay by washing away food and