Obstructive Sleep Apnea affects approximately 22 million Americans. This condition causes you to stop breathing several times each night. Many of those cases are undiagnosed because the symptoms look like something else…often a dental problem. Grinding and Sleep Apnea Teeth Grinding or Bruxism can cause facial pain and headaches, but it can also be an indicator […]
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 […]
Cosmetic dentists go beyond keeping your teeth healthy. They can also help you making your smile look great. Smiles are a very important part of how we interact with other people. If you are feeling good about your smile, then you’ll find it easier to talk and interact. If there is something that is bothering […]
You are no different than most Americans when it comes to flossing. It just isn’t as easy as brushing your teeth. Only 25% floss regularly even though people who floss report having better oral health than everyone else. Why Don’t We Floss? There are two reasons we don’t floss regularly. We Hate Flossing We Forget […]
What is Mouth Cancer? Mouth cancer or oral cancer is just like other cancers which are caused by problems with cell replication resulting in tumors. Over 43,000 Americans (on average 118 per day) will be diagnosed with mouth cancer this year. Unfortunately, many of them will already have advanced cancer
What is Teeth Cleaning at the Dentist? Teeth cleanings are a routine procedures that are part of every regular dental checkup. When you schedule a regular 6-month checkup, your appointment will include a teeth cleaning and oral exam. Cleanings usually take less than half an hour. During this time, we remove plaque, tartar and sometimes even […]
Want to keep your teeth healthy for a long time? So do we. So here are the top 5 things you can do to keep your smile looking great and your teeth free from problems for as long as possible. We’ll start with the obvious and move on to a few things that you might […]
We’ve all wondered about this from time to time. Is mouthwash as important as brushing and flossing, or is it just something extra? How We Got Mouthwash Products It all started when a Dutch scientist named Antoni van Leeuwenhoek discovered bacteria and that bacteria existed in the mouth. Eventually a german company created the first […]
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 […]
Brushing, flossing and using a mouth rinse remain the most effective ways to fight the bacteria that cause cavities and tooth decay. But if you want to go beyond the basics, studies have shown that some foods have anti-bacteria power. Just a word of warning though, just because the foods kill bacteria, doesn’t mean they’ll […]