Keeping your teeth, gums and mouth healthy are important for your overall health. This guide will provide you with information you can use to take care of your oral health. Sections Tooth Care Nutrition Additional Oral Health Information Take it with you or print it with our 9 page PDF. Tooth Care Brush Your Teeth […]
Wisdom teeth are a 3rd set of molars that often arrive when we are in our late teenage years or early 20’s. Most people who have tried to answer the age old question, “why are they called wisdom teeth?” have reached the conclusion that it is because they arrive much later than our other teeth. […]
At Smiles by Design we only restore your smile using composite resin white fillings or in some cases, ceramic fillings. Around 50% of US dentists still use amalgam (the silver colored metal fillings), according to dental industry surveys. Here are the top 5 reasons we choose to use white fillings for your teeth and why […]
You may have seen the headlines or heard about the number of germs on your toothbrush from news reports. Or you may have seen the MythBusters toothbrush test on TV, where they checked on whether your toilet is contaminating your toothbrush. Researchers in England and the United States have confirmed that your toothbrush is likely […]
You’ve just taken a bite of your favorite food and felt a sudden sharp pain. Is this pain something you can ignore, or is it time to make a dentist appointment? The answer isn’t always simple, but there are some clues you can use to determine whether to pick up the phone right away […]
Jaw pain can be a mysterious problem that comes on suddenly. In many cases, short-term jaw pain is simply caused by overworking the joint. It is a similar injury to those you might get to a knee or elbow joint from exercising or playing sports. You may have done something you don’t usually do, like […]