The cooler weather brings cozy nights by the fire, beautiful fall foliage, and all the holiday festivities. However, it also means cold and flu season is here. Fortunately, there are a few best practices you can follow if you have clear braces to keep you healthy this time of year. Read on to learn what they are!

Every time you go to the checkout when buying your groceries, are you drawn to the assortment of different types and flavors of chewing gum? This may not be such a bad thing after all. Even though this treat tastes sugary and sweet, if you get the right kind, it can have a variety of different benefits for your smile, including helping you to ward off cavities. Read on to learn more about how chewing gum can positively affect your smile.

In the last few decades, technology has come a long way. Just think about all the changes there have been since you were growing up. This includes in the field of dentistry. Each year, techniques, technology, and instruments become more advanced and allow for better, more reliable care. In the next decade, there are a lot of new advancements we can expect in the dental field. Your dentist shares just some of the new dental trends that you can expect.

Do you like to add a little bit of sugar to sweeten up your tea or coffee in the morning? What about the crisp and delicious carbonated beverage you have with your lunch? These days, it’s difficult to avoid sugar. After all, it seems to be everywhere! But how often do you think about what it’s doing to your smile? Read on to learn more from your dentist about how sugar impacts oral health, what you should watch out for in the products you buy, and what sweetener you can use instead.

One big misconception that many people seem to think is that hygienists only clean teeth, however, there are many different things that they are responsible for on a daily basis including both patient care and after-care treatment. There’s a lot more to your dental hygienist’s job than just polishing your teeth. In fact, dental hygienists cover all sorts of different areas and always work closely with your dentist to treat patients. Here are just some of the many responsibilities that a hygienist has on any given day at the dental practice.

According to the experts, the first dental implant dates back to 2000 B.C.! At the time, materials like copper pegs, seashells, and even animal teeth were used to replace missing teeth. Considering their lack of anesthetics and primitive tools, the procedure was likely painful with a low success rate. Fortunately, patients today can opt for a much safer and more natural-looking alternative. In fact, improvements in dentistry and dental implant technology have developed exponentially in recent years, and 2020 is no exception! Read on for three of the latest innovations!

Most of the time when you go to your regular cleaning and checkup, it’s your dentist that’s asking all the questions and you that’s giving the answers. Yet, you only see the dentist every six months, so shouldn’t you be making the most out of your visit? There is a huge educational aspect to a regular dental appointment that many people don’t take advantage of. Continue reading to see what different questions you should be asking your dentist during your next visit.

For decades, celebrities and the public alike have turned to cosmetic treatments to straighten, brighten, and otherwise perfect their smile. In fact, cosmetic dentistry is estimated to be a whopping four-billion-dollar industry in the United States alone! While approaches like metal braces were once revolutionary, patients today benefit from years of innovations in technology and dentistry that make upgrading your smile an easy, stress-free experience. So, it’s not hard to see why cosmetic procedures have seen a spike in people of all ages and demographics. With that in mind, a cosmetic dentist is sharing the top three trends they are seeing for 2020 so far.

Whether you are just starting your fitness journey or are a seasoned professional, routine training, clean eating, and lots of hydration are crucial. Since successful athletes and influencers alike are often spotted with their favorite energy/sports drink in hand, you may be wondering if you should do the same this summer. After all, if they are drinking it, then it must be good for you too, right?

Unfortunately, the research says otherwise. In fact, most energy/sports drinks can wreak havoc on your teeth and lead to serious concerns for your oral health. Your dentist shares three reasons to opt for water instead this summer.

Keeping you safe from germs has always been a priority for your dentist. Regular handwashing, protective masks, and CDC approved sterilization procedures were just some of the many ways they protected you. However, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been researching and implementing additional procedures to prevent the virus from reaching patients and staff. If you’re interested in learning more about them, keep reading!