Have you heard of the inside scoop on the link between your oral health and heart disease? Thanks to medical advancements today, studies now show there is a definitive connection between your oral health and the risk of heart disease. As a result, it is essential to...
Restore a Lost Tooth With a Dental Bridge
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Apr 12, 2018 | Dental Care
Are you missing one or more teeth? Are there gaps in your smile making things like chewing and speaking difficult? We may recommend a dental bridge to restore the appearance and functionality of your teeth. Dental Bridges A dental bridge consists of two dental crowns...
Define Your Smile with Dentures
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Mar 28, 2018 | Dental Care
What is the purpose of dentures? These dental restorations are removable appliances for replacing teeth and are designed to fill any gap in your smile, providing a functional smile that you can easily take care of. Partial dentures can replace only a few missing teeth...
Eating for Oral Health
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Mar 13, 2018 | Dental Care
You probably already know which types of foods and snacks are bad for your teeth. Many of them are the same ones that a nutritionist would warn you away from for reasons of overall body health: foods and drink with empty calories like colas, snacking foods like chips,...
Dental Veneers: Common Questions Asked
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Feb 22, 2018 | Dental Care
If you have questions about dental veneers, then you have come to the right blog. Here, our dentists are happy to review commonly asked questions about dental veneers and provide accurate answers to them. This could help you find the answers you’re looking for! The...
Don’t Let Bad Breath Ruin a Date
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Feb 1, 2018 | Dental Care
You’re looking forward to a date. Unfortunately, you’ve noticed that you’ve had bad breath recently. There’s nothing that can be quite as embarrassing on a date as bad breath. So, what can you do to have fresher breath? Brush & Floss Your Teeth Brush your teeth at...
Increase Your Dental Knowledge on Gum Disease Treatments
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Jan 28, 2018 | Dental Care
It is important to always assess your oral health and your oral health care treatments. Always make sure you're taking the necessary steps to keep your smile safe from any oral accidents and injuries that can arise. In addition, it is important to be aware of tooth...
The Evolving History of Dentistry
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Dec 21, 2017 | Dental Care
From Egyptian times to modern day, many things have changed to reflect dentistry as we know it today. Here is a timeline of how dentistry began: - 5000 BC: The first discussion about “tooth worms” describes the cause of dental decay - 2600 BC: An Egyptian scribe, who...
How to Choose a Toothbrush
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Dec 7, 2017 | Dental Care
It’s been about three to four months since you bought a new toothbrush, so the time has come to replace it again. Don’t be sad to part with your toothbrush. Getting a new toothbrush frequently helps your oral hygiene be as effective as possible. If you are unsure how...
The Facts of Oral Hygiene: Tooth Hazards
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Nov 9, 2017 | Dental Care
Even though our teeth are built strong enough to handle most edible foods, they are not strong enough to handle everything, including external risks that can put your jaw and teeth in harm’s way. Take the time to protect your teeth so that your smile can thrive for a...