A beautiful smile can be important in so many ways. As one of the first things that people notice about you, a great smile can help you make connections and open doors. It can also be an essential tool for boosting self-esteem. But not all of us are born with the smiles we deserve. If…
Most of us think of orthodontic work as involving teeth-straightening. And it is undoubtedly true that much of the work a good dentist or orthodontist does include straightening teeth. Tools like braces and Invisalign are critical when it comes to dental health and appearance. But we rarely think about what happens after. The devices that…
Whether you are a kid or an adult, wearing braces can be a chore. They are certainly significantly more comfortable than ever before. And they are also easier to maintain overall. But many dental patients who wear braces have trouble keeping them clean. This comes down mainly to the fact that it takes a little…
If your teeth are misaligned or if your bite does not quite line up, you have several options to consider. By far the most popular solution is to have braces applied. But you may be surprised to find that braces are not what you think. When most of us think of braces, we think of…
Sensitive teeth can ruin some of life’s simplest pleasures. Your morning cup of coffee or a glass of ice water after a workout can change from blissful moments to instant agony if one of your teeth becomes sensitive. So what causes tooth sensitivity? And what can you do to prevent it? As you’ll soon see,…
Nothing can light up a room like a big smile. As a result, our teeth get a lot of attention. Perhaps that’s why there are so many ways to keep our teeth healthy and our smiles bright these days. From home whitening kits and invisible straighteners to veneers and dental implants, almost any cosmetic issue…
For as long as most of us can remember, flossing has been a standard part of our daily oral hygiene routine, along with brushing twice. But why, exactly, do we floss? We’ve all had something stuck in our teeth that we’ve had to fish out before, often with highly unorthodox methods. But as for the…
As we age, our teeth naturally become dull and discolored. Even the best oral hygiene will yield some ground to the effects of time. Not surprisingly, one of the questions we’re asked most at South High Dental is how to get rid of yellow teeth. With advances in modern dentistry, it’s easy to put that…
As kids, we were all told to brush our teeth twice a day and be sure to floss. Some well-meaning person—your dentist, perhaps—might even have shown you how to do it. Maybe it took. Maybe not. All these years later, can you be sure you’re brushing your teeth properly? After all, if you’re going to…
Once upon a time, a loose tooth was exciting. It meant a visit from the tooth fairy, maybe a little prize or reward under your pillow. As the years moved forward, each loose tooth meant we were a little older, a little wiser, a little closer to growing up and experiencing the world on our…