5 Teeth Whitening Myths Debunked

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.

Dental Fear...Where Does It Come From?

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

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 stay on track!

Is Tooth Loss Inevitable?

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?