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Top Tips For A Healthy Summer Smile The summer season has arrived! And after a long spring of being quarantined and cooped up, many of us are anxious to embrace all that summer has to offer. We all love picnics, baseball season, time by the pool, and campfires in the evening. But let’s be honest,…
When it comes to oral health, we usually think of habits as a good thing. For example, brushing your teeth at least twice a day is a great habit or flossing every night before going to sleep. Yet there are some habits, when it comes to our teeth, that could actually be harming your teeth….
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness of viruses and the negative impact they can have on our bodies. The public is looking for ways to boost their immune systems to stay healthy. But we already have a superpower within our bodies fighting against viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Saliva is our mouth’s first line of defense…
The health and well being of our patients has always been our top priority at Dental Design. After going through the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now even more important to place a high value on your dental health. Excellent home care is vital but as offices begin to reopen it is necessary to resume preventive…
Do I really have to have a dental exam if I wear dentures? Just because you no longer have your natural teeth does not mean you can skip out on your dental visits. Dentists are responsible for your entire mouth. Your teeth are just one part of your mouth. You still have your lips, palate,…
“You’re going to do what? With that what?!” You may recall hearing these numbers called out at your dental visit, “Two, One, Two, Three, Two, Four.” But what do they really mean and should you even pay attention to them? Periodontal probing is a normal and routine way your dentist or dental hygienist evaluates your gum…
Why are baby teeth so important? They just fall out anyway, right? Wrong. Baby teeth are very important to maintaining a healthy smile for a person’s lifetime. We need to help our children and grandchildren develop good dental habits now so they can keep their permanent teeth forever. The American Dental Association sponsors Children’s Dental…
In 2020, 10 million wisdom teeth will be extracted in the United States. That’s a lot of teeth! Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to develop in the jawbone. They usually begin to erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. However, the adult jaw is typically done growing by age 18….
Congratulations, you’re expecting! Pregnancy is an amazing time; full of happiness and joy but sometimes all the changes flood our mind with questions and concerns. When it comes to your dental health we want to answer your most common questions and offer some encouragement. So does pregnancy affect your teeth? For starters, pregnancy does not…
Did you know? Tooth enamel is harder than bone – it’s the toughest tissue in the human body. Yet, our diets, tooth brushing habits, stress, acid reflux, even some mouthwashes can cause dental erosion. When the enamel is weakened, worn down and lost it is considered dental erosion. The good news is dental erosion can…
