Feeling superstitious? Friday the 13th is known for being unlucky — but at Fairfield Dental Arts, we think you should take your dental luck into your own hands. While you’re out avoiding black cats and broken mirrors, we also recommend that you don’t make these smile care mistakes today (and every day). 13 Smile Care …
Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month? This month, we celebrate all of the work our hygienists do here at Fairfield Dental Arts — and we remind all of our patients of the importance of maintaining good oral health habits year round. Oral Health Best Practice: Brush for Two Minutes, Two Times …
It is World Heart Day! Today, we remind everyone how important it is to do all you can to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. And while, unfortunately, cardiovascular disease remains the world’s number one killer, there are still things you can do to fuel your heart health like eating healthier, getting plenty …
The first day of fall is finally here! We’re all ready to embrace apple picking, pumpkin everything, warm soups and all of our other favorite fall foods. Fortunately, not all snacks have to be bad for your teeth! Kick the season off the right way with these tooth friendly fall recipes. Tooth Friendly Fall Foods: …
You might want to think twice before taking another sip of soda. Although our teeth are incredibly strong, popular acidic drinks can damage our teeth over time. Below, we’ll explain a little bit more about just how acid affects your teeth and what you can do to keep your smile strong and healthy. Why are …
Thursday night football has returned! With the NFL kick off on everyone’s minds, we want to remind patients of how important it is to protect your teeth when playing contact sports like football. Whether you play professionally, you are on a school team or you play it recreationally with your friends, it’s important that you …
Everyone should feel comfortable and confident when smiling. If you want to improve the appearance of your smile by hiding chips, cracks, gaps and other dental flaws, there are several different cosmetic dental options available to you. However, two of the most popular complete smile makeovers are accomplished with lumineers and veneers. While they are …
Tooth decay? Broken tooth? Don’t worry — there are many different restorative dental options out there for you to choose from. With proper treatment, you can restore the natural health and beauty of your smile. One of the most popular and common restorative dental solutions is called a “dental crown.” Below, we’ll learn more about …
Are you looking to improve your smile’s alignment? There are many different orthodontic options out there — but one of the most popular alternatives to traditional braces is the Invisalign® system. These clear aligners are removable, so that you don’t have to alter your eating habits, and transparent, so that others don’t even realize that …
Our teeth are one of the strongest bones in our bodies — but sometimes accidents happen. If you find yourself with a chipped tooth, don’t worry. There are several ways to restore your tooth and the beauty of your natural smile with simple cosmetic dental procedures. What to Do When You Chip Your Tooth: First …
