Keeping your smile healthy is about so much more than brushing and flossing every day. When it comes to oral health, people often forget about their lips, which can be dangerous. The skin of the lips contains less melanin and is more vulnerable to sun damage. As a result, not shielding your lips could increase your risk of skin cancer or oral cancer. Read on as a dentist lets you know how you can protect your lips from the sun.

Have you ever felt so self-conscious about your teeth that you avoided smiling with them in public? Maybe you’ve considered visiting a cosmetic dentist, but you’re worried that it will be too pricey or that the results won’t look natural. Fortunately, many of the negative connotations of cosmetic dentistry are simply rumors that have no basis in fact. Read on as we debunk five common cosmetic dentistry myths.