Summer is right around the corner, which means spending time outdoors soaking up the sun. While you plan exciting vacations and get your body ready for swimsuit weather, is a beautiful smile on your to-do list? You can ensure you look your best with a summer-ready smile. Here are 5 ways to revamp your teeth… read more
May 5th is an important day in Mexican history as it commemorates the battle the country won against France. Many Americans anticipate Cinco de Mayo to join in the celebrations with barbeques and parties. As you participate in the festivities, it’s best to keep it a smile-friendly celebration. Here’s how you can protect your teeth… read more
Are you wanting to brighten up your teeth? You don’t need to settle for a smile that you are less than confident to show off. There are several ways that you can enhance all the great things about your smile and cover up flaws, like teeth whitening. However, it is important that you are in… read more
Are you missing teeth? One of the great things about living in today’s world is the fact that gaps in your smile can be a thing of the past. You no longer need to settle for missing teeth. There are several different tooth replacement options out there, including dental implants, but what does the surgical… read more
Dental implants are the most reliable option to replace missing teeth. In fact, they have over a 95% success rate to last for decades with the right care, like committing to your oral hygiene and visiting your dentist regularly. Although it’s rare, dental implants can fail. Generally, the risk is less than 5%, but it’s… read more
Over 9% of the American population has diabetes. It’s estimated 1.7 million new cases are diagnosed annually. The condition affects your body’s ability to process sugar, so you must make significant changes to your lifestyle to control it. Unfortunately, your body isn’t the only thing to suffer the effects of diabetes. It can also harm… read more
Over the last decade, veganism has gained in popularity. In fact, 1 in every 100 Americans follow a plant-based diet, and sometimes a lifestyle, that is free of animal products, which can include meat, eggs, and dairy. While the motivation behind the diet differs, it offers a variety of health considerations, like lower cholesterol, but… read more
You might not want to think about it, but your mouth is home to a variety of bacteria. Research shows there are between 500 to 650 different species lingering on your teeth, tongue, gums, and cheeks at any given time. If you’re cringing at just the thought, there’s more you need to know. Not all… read more
A healthy smile involves more than just your teeth. Your gums are equally crucial to your dental health. The biggest threat is an infection called gum disease. Although it’s preventable, at least 50% of Americans have a form of it, making it the leading cause of tooth loss. Although it’s common, there are several things… read more
Cosmetic dentistry in Northgate is considered a relatively new field. It wasn’t until the 1980s (when dental cement was introduced) that dentists really started focusing on the appearance of the teeth in addition to keeping them healthy. But that’s not to say that people haven’t been trying numerous ways to improve the appearances of their… read more