As a dental patient with braces, you need to be extra thorough in your oral hygiene routine to effectively prevent issues during your orthodontic treatment. One common issue among patients is developing white spots throughout treatment with braces. Typically due to poor oral care, these white spots will alter the appearance of your straightened teeth, […]
What is Dental Anxiety?
While most dental visits are simple and pain free, plenty of patients still suffer from dental anxiety. Also known as odontophobia, dental anxiety often causes patients to skip appointments, whether it be out of fear, a negative experience in the past, or any other factor. Regardless of the reason, skipping dental appointments will only lead […]
Why You Should Avoid DIY Teeth Whitening
In the last decade, the DIY teeth whitening market has blossomed into a massive industry. Each and every product you’ll find promises a quick and hassle-free path to whiter teeth. While in many cases these claims might be true, there’s also a number of dangers that come along with at-home teeth whitening. At Spring Valley […]
Invisalign Myths
With all the treatment options available for misaligned teeth, it’s more important than ever to do your research, so that you can choose the best option to fit your needs. But even then, you’ll have to mull through myriad myths and falsities surrounding these treatments, which might make it difficult to know which treatment is […]
Oral Cancer Screenings: Get One Today!
If you’re between the ages of 25 and 50, you should consider getting an oral cancer screening at your next dental appointment. Screenings are quick and easy, and they could potentially save you from the damaging effects of oral cancer. Though oral cancer was once thought to mostly affect older men with a history of […]
A Guide to Avoiding Toothbrushing Mistakes
There’s no denying the importance of brushing your teeth. The practice has long been the most effective way to keep teeth clean and avoid tooth decay. Having said that, you could actually be making some crucial toothbrushing mistakes, causing more harm to your teeth than protection. Simply put, brushing is always important, but brushing properly […]