Although we may not want to admit it, back-to-school season is here! That means busy mornings for parents looking to get their kids up, ready and out the door for the first day of school. We know it can be tough to get back into the swing of things. Fortunately, there are quick, easy, and tooth-friendly …
Planning a summer getaway before the kids head back to school? Here are a few tips that will help you keep your teeth healthy while enjoying your time away. Summer Travel Tips: Pack Tooth Care Essentials – Don’t forget to care for your oral health while you’re away! Pack a travel toothbrush, floss, travel sized mouthwash and …
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: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Looking to brighten your smile just in time for summer? We offer both custom home teeth whitening trays and in-office teeth whitening procedures, but how do you know which one to choose? Here are a few of the differences between home teeth whitening avvvvnd a professional teeth whitening procedures. Home Teeth Whitening We create a …
Last month was National Children’s Dental Health Month. This month, we are going to focus on dental health tips for teenagers. Since teens are in the process of developing and coming into their own, it is important for them to maintain good dental health habits. Keep reading to find out what they are. Brace Yourself …
