Whether it’s the colorful packaging or the promise of sugar, candy is often a favorite among children, even if they only have it on special occasions. Although candy and sugar are never beneficial for your child’s teeth, sweets are generally an unavoidable part of raising kids! So which candies are the best and worst for […]
I get many patients interested in professional whitening. Of course, most people want a whiter and brighter smile. Unfortunately, not all patients are ideal candidates for it. So what type patients are eligible? Ideal candidates have healthy teeth. If you have cavities or periodontal (gum) disease, whitening can cause severe sensitivity and further damage your […]
Sensitive teeth aren’t fun for anyone to deal with. Whether you experience a mild pain when drinking hot tea or severe discomfort when eating ice cream, teeth sensitivity can impact your quality of life and prevent you from enjoying your favorite foods and drinks. Sensitive teeth are typically the result of tooth enamel damage. Tooth […]
Dr. Whitman recently assisted a patient who had two chipped front teeth. The patient’s primary complaint was the flatter appearance of these two front teeth due to the chips in relation to the other teeth. The patient shared he had a history of nail biting in the past and had chipped the edges of those […]
Wisdom tooth removal is a common procedure. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the oral cavity, not coming in until the latter teenage years, and for some, not until the early 20s. Many people have impacted wisdom teeth, meaning the teeth don’t have enough room to comfortably emerge into the mouth, which […]
Using tobacco in any form, including smoking cigarettes and chewing tobacco, can affect your oral health. Tobacco can cause gum disease, stained teeth, oral cancer, and a higher risk for tooth loss, including from untreated tooth decay [1]. Your dentist can tell if you smoke or chew tobacco when examining your smile, but can your […]
Two couples recently came in to see Dr. Whitman for in-office GLO whitening, a teeth whitening procedure that uses a non-irritating hydrogen peroxide solution, light, and heat, to whiten each tooth. GLO makes both professional treatments and take-home products for patients wanting whiter smiles. One of the couples did their teeth whitening procedure as a […]
Your children’s baby teeth play several important roles. Not only do they help support proper development of their permanent teeth, but they also help your little one to speak and chew properly [1]. While you took good care of your child’s teeth while they were infants and toddlers, as your child grows, more of the […]
Fluoride is a naturally-occurring mineral that can help prevent tooth decay by strengthening tooth enamel. Most water has trace amounts of fluoride, but not enough to prevent tooth decay, which is why some counties add fluoride to their drinking water. However, not every county or area has access to water with fluoride, which is why […]
A gentleman came to see Dr. Whitman to inquire about dental crowns for his bottom teeth. He had his upper six teeth crowned several years ago at a previous dental office. His primary concern and reasons for wanting dental crowns was the crowding with his lower teeth. He had older, larger restorations that had stained […]
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