Let’s Talk About Orange Peels and Teeth
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear “great smile”? Most people will say white teeth. Today there are several ways people can whiten their teeth. However, some people find it expensive so they try and find hacks that will give them the same results as professional teeth whitening. One […]
How do we Help Patients with Special Needs Feel Comfortable at the Dentist
According to the US Census Bureau 56.7 million Americans had a diagnosed disability, which comprises 19% of the population. (https://decisionsindentistry.com/) Special needs are those who might have physical, medical, developmental, or cognitive conditions. They often require special consideration at their dental appointments. This can include individuals with autism, Alzheimer’s disease, down syndrome, and many other […]
A Caregivers Guide
A great article by Mouthhealthy.org “If you’re one of the 44 million family caregivers in the United States, you’ve got a lot on your mind. However, keeping your loved one’s mouth healthy is important for their dental health, overall health and so much more. “It’s also about comfort, safety and self-esteem,” says ADA dentist Dr. […]
How do You Find Answers to Embarrassing Questions
Have you ever had an embarrassing issue? How did you find the answer to that embarrassing issue? Did you ask a professional or did you use Google to save yourself the embarrassment? If you chose Google you’re not alone, a large part of the population uses Google to answer those embarrassing questions or to self-diagnose. […]
Celebrity Smile
Have you ever wondered how celebrities have such perfect teeth? Below you will find celebrities before and after pictures of their smile makeovers and what they had done, furthermore you will see that you too can have a smile makeover that doesn’t have to break the bank! Celine Dion, she had crowded and discolored teeth. […]
PERIODONTAL DISEASE
Periodontal disease what is it and why does it happen. Periodontal disease is an infection and inflammation of the gums that can move into the bone, our gums and bone are the structure that supports our teeth. There is a phase before it moves into periodontal disease, it’s called gingivitis. The first signs of gingivitis […]
Soda vs. Your Teeth
If you’re like most of the American population, you may have had a sugary drink today — and there’s a good chance it was soda. Sugary drinks can have an effect on your teeth it causes cavities and tooth decay. I’ll talk more about the effects below. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
To Waterpik or Not to Waterpik that is the Question?
We have all grown up flossing as the dentist instructs us. Once a day we take out the little container from the drawer, pull out the floss, break it off from the container then proceed to floss. We repeat those steps at least twice sometimes more, it can become monotonous and sometimes keep us from […]
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Parody
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the office, Not a patient was stirring, not even a hygienist;The water syringes were hung by the staff with care,In hope that 2021 soon would be there;The patients were nestled all snug in their chairs,While visions of good dental hygiene dances in their heads,Dr. Noor in her […]
How to get Cosmetic Dentistry on a Budget
What is cosmetic dentistry? Is it as expensive as it sounds? Can I afford it? These are just a few questions that come up when talking about cosmetic dentistry. We see celebrities with big, straight, pearly white teeth giving them the absolute perfect smile. Because those beautiful teeth belong to a celebrity, we think we […]