You are careful to consider what you are eating and drinking, and you brush your teeth regularly, but they are still looking yellow and dingy. Is there something that you are missing?Unfortunately, there are a few factors that might cause yellow teeth that you can’t necessarily control. AGE AND YELLOWING TEETH Unfortunately, yellowing teeth are… Read More

Do you need to have a cavity filled and are considering the use of composite resin? This filing material is more popular than ever, and many people are choosing it over the traditional metal varieties.However, before you decide if this is the restoration that is right for your mouth, you should fully consider the pros… Read More

Most of us know that soda and other sugary drinks aren’t good for us or for the health of our teeth, but this is usually something that we just keep in the back of our mind and fail to think about when we are looking in the office vending machine for something to drink. However,… Read More

You are probably prepared for an accident or emergency at home and have a first aid kit at the ready, but what about your teeth? It is also important that you have an emergency dental kit put together so that if you lose a tooth, suffer a chip or break, or experience any trauma to… Read More

You had your appointment to have a filling in order to treat your cavity, and a few days or even a week has gone by. So, why does your tooth still hurt?In the past, your discomfort has gone away relatively quickly, so why might this filling be different? CAUSES OF POST-FILLING TOOTH PAIN Fillings are… Read More

It happens to all of us: you go to the movie theater and immediately get a piece of popcorn stuck between your teeth. For the next two hours, you can’t concentrate on the film because you are too preoccupied with trying to get that kernel out from where it has wedged itself.While this is certainly… Read More

When considering your options to replace a single or multiple missing teeth, a dental implant may be a good option. Our dentists, Dr. Morales, Dr. Garcia and Dr. Triana can discuss your candidacy along with costs and the expectations from this highly successful dental restoration with you.To date, over 3 million dental implants have been… Read More

Yoga is becoming increasingly popular as a way to improve physical fitness and flexibility, but did you know that this exercise could also provide some major benefits to your oral health? It’s true – yoga can improve your oral health in several ways, the greatest of which occurs by reducing your stress. STRESS RELIEF WITH… Read More

Were you aware that peppermint has antibacterial benefits to your teeth and gums? It’s true. Peppermint has been proven to ward off harmful germs and bacteria in the mouth that could lead to decay, infection and gum disease. THE BENEFITS OF PEPPERMINT TO YOUR ORAL HEALTH Spearmint and peppermint go to work to ward off… Read More

We’re all guilty of doing it – you check out a new show on Netflix, and before you know it, you are on the fifth episode and the entire afternoon has passed. It’s no big deal, as you deserve a chance to relax, but have you ever considered how these marathon sessions might be affecting… Read More