Not all foods are bad for your teeth. Keep your smile bright, white and healthy all summer long with these tooth-friendly recipes. Tooth-Friendly Summer Recipes: Crunchy Chopped Salad – Crunchy vegetables like celery activate your saliva production. This helps clean your teeth and dilutes any sugars and acids in your mouth. Since Basil is a …
Did you remember to floss today? We know that it can be tough to remember to floss. It’s not on everyone’s list of priorities — but it should be! Flossing is essential to keeping your smile bright, white and healthy. These tips will help you remember to floss your pearly whites. Tips to Help You Remember: …
Thinking of improving your smile alignment this summer? Here are a few of the many benefits that Invisalign® aligners have to offer. Invisalign® Benefits: Discreet Alignment – When it comes to smile alignment, many people are concerned about the aesthetic appearance of traditional metallic braces. Invisalign® makes it possible for patients to discreetly align their smiles. Removable for …
Looking for a healthy, but seasonal summer snack? Here are a few foods that will keep your smile bright and white. Summer Tooth Whitening Foods: Oranges – Citrus fruits cause your mouth to produce more saliva, which cleans your teeth naturally! Just be careful — too much acidity can damage your tooth enamel. Pineapples – Pineapples naturally …
Accidents happen — and it’s important to be prepared. In the unfortunate event you find yourself with a missing tooth, here are the steps that you should take. What to Do When You Lose a Tooth: Grab the tooth by the crown (not the root). Try to place the tooth back in your mouth. Bit down …
Looking to improve your smile alignment, but aren’t willing to commit to traditional braces? Invisalign is the perfect alternative! These clear aligners make it possible for you to discreetly improve your cosmetic tooth alignment — but how do they work? The Invisalign Process: Schedule a Consultation – When patients decide to use Invisalign to improve their …
Missing tooth? Although frustrating, missing teeth are a common dental problem. Fortunately, new dental advancements have made it possible to restore the natural look and feel of your smile. Here are our top three reasons why you should replace your missing tooth with a dental implant. 3 Reasons to Get Dental Implants: They Last a Lifetime- Unlike other …
Our mouths are full of bacteria and while some are helpful, there are also harmful bacteria that cause tooth decay (and eventually cavities). These harmful bacteria come from sugary and starchy foods and beverages. When you consume these things, the acids in them will start to attack the minerals that make up your teeth. While your …
When plaque builds on your teeth, it can irritate your gums and eventually lead to more serious dental conditions. This gum irritation, also known as Gingivitis, is the first stage of gum disease. It’s important that if you do experience signs of gingivitis, that you address the issue before it progresses. Be on the lookout for these …
Nervous about your next dental visit? You’re not alone. In fact, about half of the US adult population has a dental phobia! At Fairfield Dental Arts, we are understanding of this concern and we work hard to make sure that patients who visit our practice are comfortable and relaxed. Dental fears are often a result of …
