Have you ever noticed that most celebrities have beautiful smiles? Everyone from reporters to actors to reality stars all have the most stunning smile. What gives? Hollywood has never ignored the secrets of a beautiful smile and neither should you. Your smile is important! Without it, you’ll miss out on the wonderful things that a stunning smile affords you and the people around you. For example, did you know that a smile is contagious? Two studies from 2002 and 2011 at Uppsala University in Sweden demonstrated that when people smile at you, it actually lowers the control you have over your facial muscles making you smile back. The studies also found that people have a really hard time frowning when…Continue Reading

Did you know that you could potentially produce enough saliva to fill two bathtubs a year? In fact, every day your body produces about 2-4 pints of saliva. Most saliva is produced in the afternoon while a smaller amount is produced in the evening and at night. Saliva is one of nature’s most fascinating fluids and your body constantly produces it. The fact is, saliva is incredibly beneficial to your oral health and your body as a whole. One of the benefits of saliva is that it aids in preventing tooth decay. The enzymes present in saliva work together to break down food molecules and facilitate salivary flow that washes away sugars and food particles that can cause tooth decay.…Continue Reading

Your gums, also known as gingiva, are a very important part of oral health. They seamlessly connect your teeth to the rest of your body by providing a layer of soft tissue around your teeth and a strong barrier of protection against friction from food. The gums are a vital part of oral health, without the proper care gingivitis can set in which can lead to more serious conditions like periodontitis. Here are a number of things you can do to take care of your gums and avoid loose teeth or tooth loss. Brush and Floss Brushing and flossing is your first defense when it comes to taking care of your gums. In fact, flossing actually does 40% of the…Continue Reading

Seeing your Dentist twice a year is not a huge time commitment over the course of the year. However with life, kids, family obligations and a busy work schedule, two routine appointments a year with your dentist can be difficult to maintain. In fact, a study sponsored by the Center for Disease Control revealed that only 64% of adults actually visit the dentist in a year. Are regular dental visits necessary? Brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing once daily, and leading a balanced healthy lifestyle is crucial to good oral health. However, here are some reasons why you should still see your dentist at least twice a year. Let’s start with plaque and tartar. Soft and sticky is never…Continue Reading

When we think of dentistry, we think of traditional dental procedures such as filling cavities, root canals, and getting our wisdom teeth extracted. Heading to your dentist for a routine dental cleaning or a toothache are just a couple of the many conventional treatments dentists can offer.  However, there are a few things dentists can do that you may not have considered. Here are a few little-known services that dentists can provide… Gum Disease Laser Therapy Traditional methods requiring a scalpel and sutures for periodontal therapy are a thing of the past. Laser treatment is the new normal. With laser treatment, there is reduced or no bleeding, minimized swelling, no charring, and no drill noise or vibration. The stress and…Continue Reading