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The Damaging Effects of Dry Mouth

If you’ve ever experienced dry mouth you know it’s quite unpleasant. How do you know when it’s dry mouth? Sometimes, no matter how many sips of water you take, your mouth still feels dry. It can feel sticky and you may even have trouble speaking, chewing, and...

Vaping Puts Users at a Higher Risk for This Preventable Problem

When vaping first came on the scene, all the talk was centered around how they were a better, healthier alternative to smoking. But over time, study after study has shown the dangers associated with vaping and this latest study focuses on how vaping affects oral...

Are You Dreaming of a White Christmas?

When it comes to our smiles, staining or yellowing can really take a hit on our self-confidence. In a digital world, our photos are everywhere: on social media, in our email signatures, on LinkedIn, on our company’s website just to name a few. So being confident in...

6 Signs You Need a Full Mouth Rehabilitation

If you’ve found yourself no longer smiling confidently like you used to, it might be time to consider a full mouth rehabilitation. Over the years, lifestyle factors, aging dental work, habits like bruxism (teeth grinding or jaw clenching), and other factors can affect...

Ringing You Don’t Want to Hear This Holiday Season

Ringing in the ears, also known as tinnitus, can literally destroy one’s quality of life. If you are experiencing this symptom it can be the last thing you want to be dealing with this holiday season as you try to enjoy the festivities with your loved ones. If you’ve...

Tips for Improving Your Oral Hygiene Routine

Sure wine and coffee can stain teeth, but did you know that the true key to a brighter, whiter smile is actually your daily oral hygiene routine? Having a solid oral hygiene routine with a few key elements really shows when you flash that bold, beautiful smile. So...

Gum Disease Is Not Just About The Gums

Of course gum disease affects your gums. There is no question there. You likely know that if your gums are red and inflamed and if they bleed when you floss and brush you likely have at least the beginning stages of gum disease. You probably also know it’s vital to...

New Year, New Smile

The year is coming to an end and it’s time to start thinking about new beginnings and our goals for a new year as we get closer to January. For some of us, finally having the smile of our dreams could be the new goal we want to achieve this year! The good news is it...

My Gums Bleed When I Floss. Is This Normal?

While it’s very common for gums to bleed when flossing, it’s not normal. And bleeding gums can be a sign of possible gum disease. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) nearly half (46%) of all adults aged 30 years or older show signs of gum disease; severe...

Quiz: Can You Guess Which of These Celebrities Have Veneers?

Veneers used to be something only the elite, the wealthy could have access to. They were so expensive that the average person just couldn’t afford them. Now, thanks to advances in modern dentistry, more and more Americans are able to afford them. In addition,...