Author Archives: zapatos
Stress and Your Oral Health
There has been a lot of talk about how stress is linked to chronic headaches, stomach problems, and emotional trepidation. What has yet to be discussed is how stress can also affect your teeth and gums. When you’re under psychological … Continue reading
Kids and oral hygiene
Old or young, your attitudes toward brushing your teeth might not be too different from what you thought as a kid. If it was hard getting yourself to brush your teeth as a child, that’s often a challenge that follows … Continue reading
Teeth Whitening At Home
Professional treatments are your easiest, safest and most efficient means of whitening your teeth. Many may still have lingering curiosities about home treatments, however, and we’re here to give you our professional input to make sure you go about it … Continue reading
How to Prevent and Cure Bad Breath
When you feel the presence of bad breath in your bed, it’s a shameful thing—no matter if it’s coming from your partner’s or your own mouth. And as universal as bad breath is, it’s still a social taboo. The only … Continue reading
Why Is Green Tea Good For Your Oral Health
Thinking about a warm cup of tea during cold winter days makes you smile, doesn’t it? But did you know that drinking several cups of green tea per day will make your smile even more beautiful? Not only that this … Continue reading
Journey to Braces
If you or your child are about to dive into the world of orthodontia, you might be wondering what life will be like with braces. Will you have to avoid favorite foods? What if one of the brackets breaks while … Continue reading
Tips and tricks every Invisalign patient should know!
A common question when starting an Invisalign® treatment is, “how will it affect my life?” The aligners need to be worn 20 to 22 hours a day; therefore, it’s typical to worry about your lifestyle while wearing Invisalign®. Preparation is … Continue reading
Thumb Sucking
Teaching your child to self-soothe is important, but it can also be difficult. Sometimes a pacifier is introduced to encourage self-soothing since the sicking motion naturally calms a baby. However, some children don’t take to a pacifier. No matter how … Continue reading
Easing Dental Phobia
Going to the dentist isn’t nearly as fun going to Disney World; however, most adults understand going to the dentist twice a year is necessary to main good oral and overall health. Unfortunately, for nearly 10% of adults going to … Continue reading
Choosing the Right Toothpaste
Have you visited the toothpaste aisle recently at the grocery store? Hundreds of tubes staked high on shelves boasting promises of fresh breath and tooth whitening compounds. The choices are dizzying. Advertisers don’t make it any easier since all pastes … Continue reading