Taking care of your Invisalign is a fairly simple process, particularly since they were designed to be easily removed for when you want to eat and drink. However, one of the secret to brilliant smiles is that just because Invisalign can be taken out, doesn’t mean you can forget about the necessary cleaning – keeping it clean and free of germs is part of the overall treatment, … [Read more...]
Tooth Tall Tales: Top Five Tooth Care Myths
It's pretty common to hear, "Brush three times daily with fluoride toothpaste, and don't forget to floss!" But is this really necessary? We now live in an era where traditions are constantly questioned – and it's time to finally settle some of the old myths we've been exposed to time and again. Read on for five of the most prolific myths in dentistry. 1. "Brush Three Times … [Read more...]
Freshen That Bad Breath NATURALLY
There’s nothing worse than walking into a big meeting with the smell of onion on your breath. You greet the person you’re meeting with, they take a step back, and you realize you’ve just sent the unpleasant aroma of onion rings right up their nose. You have definitely not started this meeting out on the right foot! If only you had sprig of mint or some sunflower seeds in your … [Read more...]
Remove the Alibis, Start Flossing and Remove the Plaque
After eating, the food particles that are left feed the bacteria that will eventually grow into a yellow sticky thing called plaque. This plaque causes the teeth to have a hole in them. It gives off acid that eats away the enamel, a part of a tooth. Once it reaches the pulp that contains the roots and nerves that give the tooth sensitivity, it will cause an awful … [Read more...]
7 Tricks To Manage Wisdom Tooth Pain
I hate it when my wisdom tooth emerges. It brings me terrible aches and pains. Eating and sleeping are easy activities that are made difficult because of its emergence. Plus, I cringe from pain too which is really troublesome for me. Are you experiencing the same pain or worse? If you are annoyed by the constant pang of its emergence, you might want to try the … [Read more...]
Three Steps to Healthy Teeth
One of the first things that we have heard from other mothers is that we need to brush our teeth after every meal. Although most of us have followed this advice strictly throughout the years it does not mean that we are doing the right thing. It definitely pays to relearn these principles again and follow the right things this time. 1. The Right Toothbrush Having the right … [Read more...]
Restoring Confidence: Self-Esteem and Beauty through Cosmetic Dentistry
We live in a society where first impressions mean everything. Upon first meeting someone, we immediately communicate a certain level of confidence, self-esteem and beauty. While these traits largely originate from inside us – based on the worth and value we associate with ourselves – there are also other factors that influence what we outwardly display to others. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]