Xerostomia: When Saliva Goes missing
Did you know our bodies produce roughly 1-2 liters of saliva every day? Peak production occurs in the late afternoon, dropping off dramatically during the night. But for nearly 30 million Americans, there’s never enough moisture produced, day or night. Chances are you or someone you care about struggles with this difficult condition.
5 Teeth Whitening Myths Debunked
If the color of your teeth isn’t as bright as the whites of your eyes, it may be time to consider brightening your smile. Teeth whitening is simple, effective, and safe...as long as it’s done properly with quality products and methods. Take a look at 5 common myths you need to debunk to get it right.
Teeth Whitening: A Quick Smile Fix
A recent survey simply asked: “Do you consider a smile to be an important social asset?” Only 0.3% of the respondents indicated they didn’t think a smile held significant social value! So it almost goes without saying...your smile carries a lot of weight. Discover one simple way you can dramatically lift your smile to a new level. And you’ll be surprised how quickly and affordably you can do it!
Leave Dental Fear Behind
The line between health and disease is often a fine one. And we understand that anxiety keeps some patients from experiencing the benefits of good dental care. We have good news: simple, highly effective solutions can make dental care much easier than you think. Learn what we’ll do to help you at your next visit.
Dental Fear...Where Does It Come From?
Fear. Ingrained in our DNA there’s a protective mechanism that helps us avoid danger. It’s essential to the survival of the human race. Our ancient relatives wouldn’t be part of our family tree if they hadn’t operated with a solid dose of fear. But sometimes fear keeps us from healthy situations...like dental care. Rational or not, nearly 40 million Americans avoid dental care on a regular basis due to extreme anxiety. Understanding the causes behind an often paralyzing emotion is the first step to overcoming this obstacle to better health.
Don't Forget Yourself
Seems like we all agree: life's busy! While days fly by, it's easy for all of us to push our own health to the back-burner. Dental care frequently gets delayed because "nothing hurts." Unfortunately, pain is often the final sign that a dental problem has reached a critical stage. Read further to help yourself get back on track!
A Formula for Dental Success
What’s a Tooth Worth?
Is Tooth Loss Inevitable?
Teeth undergo daily use and abuse in one of the toughest environments around. And dental conditions such as cavities, gum disease, trauma and wear threaten to undermine the first step in digestion. Unfortunately, tooth loss can be the result of these challenges. So what are the odds teeth will stay put over the years?
Ever Heard of an Onlay?
Hollywood Magic
Your smile sends a message that’s hard to cover up. If you love your smile, keep flashing it! But if the real you is hiding behind an embarrassed grin, a transformation may be closer than you think. Modern porcelain technology and flexible payment options put a stunning smile within reach. Learn more here!
Getting Clear About Your Smile
What’s A Smile Worth?
Are We Missing Each Other?
Goes without saying, but life's busy! While days fly by, it's easy for all of us to push our own health to the back-burner. Dental care frequently gets set aside because "nothing hurts." Unfortunately, pain is often the final alarm that a dental problem has hit a critical stage. Read further to help yourself get back on track!
Dental Fear...Where Does It Come From?
Do you have dental insurance benefits?
Could Your Child Be Going Back to School with Bad Breath?
Yep, kids get bad breath, too! And now they’re going back to school and spending long hours between brushings. They could be bad-breath offenders and not even know – but other kids will. And where there’s bad breath, cavities are sure to follow. Read further to learn how to keep your child’s breath smelling fresh with no chance of being labeled a bad-breath bad guy.
