Oral health has been known to be vital for the general health of our bodies. However, although we may visit a physician for a general body checkup, we rarely have our teeth checked. Recent research shows that there is a connection between oral health and heart diseases. Keep reading to learn why getting your teeth …
How Cold Weather Effects Sensitive Teeth It’s no secret that the bone-chilling weather that winter in Connecticut brings is often associated with body aches. Cooler weather prompts our muscles to work harder, thus losing more heat. But, did you know that the winter months can also bring on toothaches? Cold Weather and Dental Health Our …
Keep your smile merry and bright with the 12 Days of Christmas! One Hour of Whitening Keep your smile shining bright all season long with our professional teeth whitening services. At Fairfield Dental Arts, we offer both the Award-Winning, One-Hour In-Office ZOOM® Whitening treatment, and an At-Home Whitening System. Two Daily Cleanings It’s important to …
Does a sip of hot coffee or the cold taste of ice cream make you cringe? Do you have a painful experience when brushing your teeth? If so, this could mean you may have sensitive teeth. There are several reasons why this could be happening, so let’s look into the causes. Causes of Sensitive Teeth …
Things come up — work is busy, you end up moving to a new city, and so on. Whatever the reason may be, it’s time to start seeing your dentist again (no excuses!). Make 2019 the year you get your oral care back in shape. If you haven’t been to the dentist in a few …
As with any new routine, you’re bound to make a few beginner mistakes. If you’re beginning Invisalign, that’s most certainly the case. It’s completely new and it can be hard to remember all there is to do — we’re here to help! 3 Invisalign Mistakes to Avoid 1. Throwing Trays Away Let’s say you are …
If you are about to undergo a dental implant, you may be experiencing some apprehension as to what comes next. Many patients ask if it will hurt, how long the process and recovery take, among many others. Here’s what to expect. 1. X-rays Your dentist will evaluate your teeth for treatment purposes. X-rays, panoramic X-rays, …
An underbite is a Class III malocclusion. This is when the lower teeth and jaw protrude in front of the upper teeth. We pride ourselves on the quality services we provide, including educational services for our patients. If you want to learn more on underbites and how our team goes about correcting them, keep reading. …
When holidays are around the corner, we anticipate feasty meals and an enjoyable time with our loved ones. It is a special time of the year that we spend with our guards down and eating our favorite foods. This is especially true of Thanksgiving when most Americans devour an appetizing feast and look up to …
We all know that person the never visits the dentist. Or, perhaps you are the one who refuses to go. Either way, there are many possible bad outcomes when we do not regularly keep up with our dental health. We face risks that we do not think of on a day to day basis, that …
