At Designer Smiles, we are continually working to improve our ability to care for our patients.We also care about reaching those who are not our patients yet. We know that many people avoid going to the dentist due to extreme anxiety or fear about dental work.In order to provide excellent dental care to those unreached people, we began performing IV[…]

It may surprise you to learn that flossing is not an inherently natural skill.Hand a child a piece of floss, and it is NOT his first instinct to clean his teeth with it. At the dental office, we hear all the time that people hate flossing.As we, people who love flossing, consider this, we come up with two possible reasons[…]

That’s a great question!The short answer is YES.You really do need a professional teeth cleaning at least every six months. Some people need one even more often.In general, it is safe to assume that you need to see your dentist and dental hygienist at a minimum of twice a year in order to insure that you have a completely healthy[…]

Do you make New Year’s resolutions?  Most people see the New Year as a blank slate.  It is time for a fresh start.  The most commonly made resolutions involve diet and exercise with the goals of getting fit and losing weight. Have you considered drastically reducing your sugar intake?  Not only is this a healthy choice for your mouth; it[…]

If you find dental insurance confusing, you are not alone!  Not only is it a subject that continually changes, the name itself is misleading.  Is it really an “insurance” at all? What Dental Insurance is Not The reason we think the name “dental insurance” may be a little misleading is because it brings to mind other types of insurance, like[…]

Do you ever get the feeling someone is staring at your teeth while you are talking?  Was it the spanakopita appetizer?  Nope.  You are spinach-free.  They are staring at that distinctly purple hue we like to call “wine teeth”. There are a few important factors in this embarrassing staining that cause it to affect different people in different ways.  Not[…]

It happens to all of us at one time or another: bad breath!  There are many different causes of bad breath, and there are several different ways to treat it.  This blog will explore those causes and treatment options to help you face the holidays with fresh breath. What Intraoral Factors Cause Bad Breath? It seems like a no-brainer to[…]

Your front teeth are the most noticeable and important part of your smile.  A missing front tooth is a head-turner and not in a good way.  A front tooth with existing dental work that is obviously dental work is another attention-getter. At Designer Smiles, we are in the business of creating beautiful smiles!  We make crooked smiles straight with Invisalign. […]

Do you suffer from mouth sores or ulcers?  Do you get a fever blister every time you go to the dentist?  Millions of Americans suffer from canker sores and fever blisters. What is a Canker Sore? A canker sore is the same thing as an aphthous ulcer.  These painful sores occur inside the mouth, usually on the tissue lining the[…]

Do you suffer from sensitive teeth?  Does the thought of ice cold water make you cringe?  Do sweets give you a twinge? If you have sensitive teeth, this blog is for you! What Causes Sensitive Teeth? There are several different causes of tooth sensitivity.  Listed below are the most common ones. Cavities The most common cause of sensitive teeth is[…]