CHEWING ICE MIGHT SEEM refreshing in the moment, but it’s not doing any favors for your teeth in the long run. Today we’re going to take a look at why ice chewing is such a common habit despite the dangers it poses, as well as what someone with this habit can do...
If you’ve recently gotten new dental implants, you’re certainly not alone. Three million people currently have dental implants, and that number is growing by 500,000 a year. However, not everyone knows right away how to care for their new dental implants...
If you’ve recently had dentures made for you, you’re not alone. About 15% of the edentulous population has dentures made each year. These types of dental implants can help you feel better about your smile and help you get through normal daily tasks more...
While your dentist might have given you some basic instructions when you first got your dentures, it’s very normal to still have many unanswered questions. With more than 30 million Americans missing all their teeth in one or both jaws, plenty of people are in...
Believe it or not, you could be making your smile look worse without even knowing it. How? Many common foods and drinks can actually stain teeth, making them look off-color and unhealthy. Nearly one-third of people say they’re “concerned by the look of their...
Whether it’s due to phobias, procrastination, or payment problems, most adults tend to avoid going to their dentists as much as possible. In fact, the average time people wait between dental appointments is three years. Dodging dentists’ appointments might...
