Snap-On Smiles: Do They Work and Are They Safe?
Quick answer: Snap-on smile appliances can temporarily change how teeth look, but they do not straighten teeth, treat decay or gum disease, replace a properly designed denture, or provide the…
What Are Dental Implants?
What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are metal posts or frames that are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath your gums. Once in place, they allow your dentist to mount…
How To Use Dental Floss
You’re flossing. Great. But in order for dental floss to effectively remove plaque from your teeth, you need to be sure you’re using the correct technique. Because you’ll be putting…
What Causes Bad Breath?
Bad breath happens to almost everybody, even to people who don’t care to admit it. While chronic bad breath (also known as halitosis) might have more serious causes, occasional bad…
Dental Implant Candidate: Eligibility, Risks and Assessment
A dental implant candidate needs more than a missing tooth and enough space for a replacement. Suitability depends on oral disease control, available bone and soft tissue, general health, medicines,…
Professional Teeth Whitening: Methods, Safety and Results
Professional teeth whitening uses peroxide-based bleaching under a dentist’s assessment or supervision to lighten suitable natural teeth. It can reduce many surface and internal stains, but it does not treat…
How to Brush Your Teeth Properly: Step-by-Step Guide
Learning how to brush your teeth properly is more important than brushing harder. A gentle, systematic two-minute routine helps remove plaque from the gumline and every tooth surface. It lowers…
Gingivitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Gingivitis is the earliest and mildest form of gum disease. It commonly causes red, swollen or bleeding gums because plaque has accumulated around the gumline. Gingivitis does not involve the…