Dental Blogs

Wine Straws Will Protect Your Teeth, But Will They Ruin Your Wine?

Wellness

An entrepreneur right here in California has been selling Winestraws for several years now. She says she got the idea after seeing how people not only stained their teeth, but also their lips, and sometimes even the bridge of their noses at parties. She was also inspired by a party where some of her friends had gotten teeth whitening and didn’t want to wait to drink wine after the procedure.

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Know When to Smize – With Your Eyes

Wellness

Smize–the smile with your eyes–is a neologism to describe excitement on your face, without necessarily being able to see your own mouth when you do it.  Smize have gained popularity, especially in the past year as everyone has been wearing masks. Without being able to see someone’s mouth due to mask-wearing, nobody knows when anyone is smiling or laughing. Thanks to the simize, we’ve been able to read someone’s happiness simply by looking into their eyes. It seems like smize has become part of our vocabulary–and it should become part of your smiling repertoire.

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Should All Your Teeth Be the Same Color?

Cosmetic

Discolored teeth is one of the most common reasons people seek cosmetic dentistry. If you are looking at your smile, you may be concerned if you notice that some of your teeth seem to be different colors from some of the others. This should not be a major concern, as there should be natural color differences between your teeth, but there are situations in which individually discolored teeth may require attention.

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Problems with Cheap Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic

If you are looking for cosmetic dentistry, you should never shop based on price alone. (This includes expensive cosmetic dentists–expect to pay more for a quality cosmetic dentist, but don’t assume a dentist must be good because he charges a lot; do your homework!) There are many problems we see when helping people who tried to save money on cosmetic dentistry. Here are a few of the more common ones.

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Alcohol Contributes to Receding Gums

Wellness

Moderate alcohol consumption (especially red wine) can be good for your teeth and gums, but too much can make gum disease worse, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Periodontology, which shows that people who are dependent on alcohol have worse receding gums than those who aren’t.

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Can Your Teeth Be Turned into Bone Grafts?

Oral Surgery

Many people who get dental implants can’t get their implants placed right away. Instead, bone loss related to gum disease means they need bone grafts to help them build up bone in the site for the implants. The best source for your bone grafts is your own bone, but this comes with problems.

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12 Foods You Should Eat To Fight Gum Disease

Wellness

Most people know that brushing and flossing, and regular dental appointments are key to fighting gum disease. But did you know that certain foods can help fight it? Whether you already have gum disease or you want to take extra action to prevent it, the following foods can aid in the fight against the number one cause of tooth loss.

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