Periodontal Disease & Diet Part 2: How Does My Nutrition Affect my Oral Health?
In the last article, we reviewed how the bacteria that cause tooth decay depend on our diet. The bacteria that form plaque and cause periodontal disease and bone loss do not. Other factors also affect...
Periodontal Disease & Diet Pt 1: Does My Diet Feed the Bacteria that Cause Periodontal Disease?
People ask me all the time (I know, I sound like George Foreman), "When can I eat after my cleaning?" The answer is: "Whenever you want!"We tend to make the assumption that the bacteria that form what...
Creating a Beautiful Smile Pt 3: How Dentists Can Redesign Your Gummy Smile & More
As we continue our discussion about creating beautiful smiles, another factor to consider is the length of our teeth. In our society, teeth that are short and square are not considered attractive no m...
Creating A Beautiful Smile Pt 2: Invisalign’s Role In Creating A Beautiful Smile
What factors influence how people view our smile? There are many factors, one important part of having a beautiful smile is having teeth that are in proper alignment. Teeth that are flared in or out o...