Every April, we call attention to oral cancer and the need for awareness.  We used to be able to quickly and easily identify oral cancer risk because it usually affected people over 50 years of age with a history of tobacco and alcohol abuse.  Oral cancer is changing, and with it, so is the average oral cancer patient.  We can[…]

There is a great misconception many people believe that could have a huge negative impact on their health.  The belief is this: that the mouth is separate from the rest of the body.  Some people mistakenly assume that since they see a dentist for the health of their mouths and a doctor for the health of the rest of the[…]

Despite the advances in dentistry and the fact that it seems like there is a dentist on every corner, millions of Americans end up losing all of their teeth.  For hundreds of years, the solution to this problem has been dentures.  While traditional dentures lack any anchorage in the jawbone, they still provide a better chewing and speaking scenario than[…]

Dental implants are one of the most exciting advances in dental treatment.  They allow you to replace one or more missing teeth in the most natural way possible.  They replace both the roots and the crown (exposed portion) of teeth, so they function as well as a natural tooth. We often claim that one of the biggest advantages of restoring[…]

At Designer Smiles, we have been creating beautiful smiles with Invisalign for over a decade.Using clear aligners to straighten the teeth provides an attractive alternative to the unsightly metal brackets and wires of traditional orthodontics.The benefits of straight teeth are not simply cosmetic.Straight teeth have a lower risk of cavities and gum disease than crooked teeth, so straightening your teeth[…]

There is a tragic misunderstanding among many parents that their children’s baby teeth do not matter.This usually comes out in conversations between our family dentists and parents when a child has multiple dental problems that require necessary treatment.When we hear the phrase—“Just pull it.It’s only a baby tooth”— from a parent, we cringe.Baby teeth are very important, and this blog will[…]

Teeth whitening is a multi billion dollar industry that just keeps growing.There is now a wider variety of teeth whitening products available over the counter, and it can be difficult to know which ones might work for you.This blog highlights the important things you need to know if you want to use over-the-counter teeth whitening products. The Difference between Whitening[…]

While it is never too late to straighten your teeth, there are many advantages to doing it sooner rather than later. Never Too Late . . . Well, Almost Never So technically, there are some situations when it would be “too late” to straighten your teeth.But even if one of these scenarios applies to you, you can still achieve a[…]

Smoking is bad for your whole body.Everyone knows it can cause lung cancer and emphysema.Most people know it increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. Did you know that even if smoking did NOT cause all of those problems, our dentists would still tell you to quit? That is because smoking is very harmful to the health of your[…]

Ironically, to get a “sweet” smile, you have to be careful with sweets.  But that’s not where we’re going with this blog.  A sweet smile is one that is genuine, and to be genuine, it cannot be hindered by embarrassment or dislike. What Prevents You from Smiling? We do not mean being unhappy or suffering from resting B face.  We[…]