Eating a healthy orange for dessert or enjoying a glass of tea with lemon? Great! Just remember to wait at least an hour before you brush your teeth. The acid in citrus, as well as some sport drinks and most sodas, can erode tooth enamel. Brushing teeth too soon after… Read More…

The next time you’re hungry, go for choices that will do your teeth and gums a favor at the same time! The following foods are recommended for a healthier, brighter smile: • Munching on apples, carrots or celery can help remove stain from tooth surfaces. To deter stains in the… Read More…

Your smile has a major impact on your overall facial appearance, and there are numerous reasons to whiten it! • A bright smile sends a message to others about your health standards. • White teeth can reveal you as a positive, confident individual. • A white, bright smile tends to… Read More…

The Academy of General Dentistry states that nearly 18% of men in the United States claim they don’t have time for regular dental visits, with about 5% who don’t even have a regular dentist. However, these percentages seem to be declining as more men venture back into the dental office,… Read More…

For many reasons, an increasing number of adults are having their teeth whitened.  White teeth provide a more youthful appearance to one’s face as teeth tend to become stained yellow or brown as we age. Discoloration occurs most often from coffee, tea, red wine, colas, and tobacco, but can also… Read More…

Think the appearance of your smile impacts just facial features? A study published in Psychological Science reveals that people with big smiles live an average of seven years longer than those with stoic faces. Another study in The American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics shows that people with attractive… Read More…

Ask any Personal Trainer. They’re busy as bees in January. In April, however, things have slowed down. By June, they’ve dropped off significantly. Resolutions to improve our appearance by working out requires a major commitment of hard work and time. And, while it’s something we should strive to do, the… Read More…

For those who once smoked cigarettes and can now proudly say they’re ‘Quitters,’ they’ll also tell you the stop-smoking process was no easy row to hoe! Some even tell us that what kept them from picking up another cigarette was remembering how difficult it was to quit, and not wanting… Read More…

“I resolve to protect my teeth and gum health!” This is an important resolution to add to your list for the coming year! Why? Research  shows that your oral health has an impact on your overall health. The bacteria of gum disease has been linked to coronary artery disease, stroke,… Read More…

Modern dentistry offers techniques, technology and materials that can create a flattering, more-youthful smile.  The following descriptions explain some of the options available. • Porcelain Veneers – Because the top, front teeth are prominent in a smile, porcelain veneers are often applied to the top ones most visible when you… Read More…