This is the time of year when many students leave their parents’ homes and head off to college.  Being on their own for the first time is exciting and also a little bit scary.  They meet new people, make new friends, and learn new things. They also set new routines and create new habits, not all of which are necessarily[…]

Summer is supposed to be a time of rest and relaxation, but we know that for most moms, it rarely is.  Before the kids go back to school, life is pretty insane with meet-the-teachers, last minute shopping, and “How did your feet grow so much in just three months?” Now that those precious little ones are occupied from 8:00am to[…]

In this day and age of information, trends spread like wildfire.  The platforms of social media and blogs allow rapid mass sharing of information and misinformation alike. There are some health topics that even licensed healthcare professionals disagree on.  It is frustrating for patients seeking information to find differing opinions among their doctors.  Even more frustrating is the appearance of[…]

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month!  Studies have shown that breastfeeding reduces an infant’s risk for many health problems like asthma, obesity, and SIDS.  Whether or not to nurse a baby is a personal decision for each new mother.  If you choose to breastfeed your baby, there are important things to know about how it can affect your teeth and[…]

Our patients at Designer Smiles know that we are committed to staying on the cutting edge of dentistry.  Our office is full of advanced dental technology, and our doctors spend countless hours in continuing education.  The goal of these strivings is to make dental care more efficient, safer, more predictable, and more comfortable. We do not just try to do[…]

Teeth perform many important functions: chewing food, speaking, supporting the lips and cheeks, etc . . . They are made to do many things.  Acting as a tool is not one of them. Hairdressers often use their teeth to hold bobby pins.  Fishermen use teeth to cut fishing line.  Moms use their teeth to frantically tear open packages of fruit[…]

You may hear some of these terms from any of our team members at Designer Smiles and wonder what it is we are talking about. 3D imaging 3D scan 3D x-ray CBCT Cone Beam These terms all refer to the same thing: a three-dimensional x-ray called Cone Beam Computed Tomography. This advanced dental imaging technology has revolutionized dentistry in so[…]

When you think “dentist”, you probably also think “teeth”.  Let’s think outside the teeth and consider another major part of your mouth: the tongue. Your tongue plays an essential role in speaking and eating.  It also gives your doctor and dentist clues about your overall health. Normal Tongue Texture A normal tongue has a bumpy texture on the top with[…]

Do you ever wonder what our cosmetic dentists buy in stores or online for their own oral hygiene?  There are so many dental products available over-the-counter that it is hard to know which ones 4 out of 5 dentists really prefer. This blog includes a short list of some of our favorite products that we, as dental professionals, regularly use[…]

As our summer heart intensifies, it is more important than ever to stay hydrated.  When we spend time outside, we are more likely to sweat at these high temperatures with this high humidity. Summertime also tempts us with long, lazy days by the pool.  If these days include lots of alcoholic beverages, your risk for dehydration skyrockets. What Types of[…]