Root canal therapy was created to save dying teeth. Without root canal therapy, an infected tooth would have to be extracted. Here are some important facts to consider about why you might need root canal treatment: - A root canal treatment is designed to extract the...
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...
How to Maintain Dental Health During the Fall Season
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Oct 26, 2017 | Dental Care
The Fall Season means that it’s time for your little ones to dress up like ghouls, ghosts, monsters, and princesses and go trick-or-treating. This time of year is so fun for your little ghoulies, but it can also be hazardous for their oral health, and theirs too! Our...
Can Chewing Gum Prevent Cavities?
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Oct 5, 2017 | Dental Care
Have you ever heard that chewing gum can help your or your child’s smile? This is true in certain cases. But what determines whether chewing gum is helpful or detrimental to your smile? Our dentists and team are more than happy to guide you in this matter. Chewing Gum...
How to Floss Correctly
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Sep 30, 2017 | Dental Care
Most people don’t have a problem with brushing their teeth morning and night, but many people think it’s ok to skip flossing. While brushing and flossing removes plaque from the front, back, and chewing surfaces of the teeth, flossing removes food particles and plaque...
How Toothbrushes Came to Be
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Sep 1, 2017 | Dental Care
Today, the toothbrush is a very appreciated, important aspect of dental hygiene and the health of your smile. But how did the toothbrush come to be? Before the toothbrush, how did people clean their teeth? Continue reading to explore the answers to these questions...
Can Your Oral Health Be Improved with Dentures?
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Aug 31, 2017 | Dental Care
Can your oral health be improved with dentures? The answer is yes, because not only can they give you back the functionality that teeth can bring, but they can improve your self-esteem too. Dentures come in a wide assortment of styles, including partial dentures,...
What You Should Know About Dental Bridges
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Aug 11, 2017 | Dental Care
Those who are missing one or more teeth may experience difficulty with chewing or speaking. A dental bridge in [city], [state], is a great way to restore the beauty and functionality of your smile. A dental bridge replaces a missing tooth or teeth with artificial...
The Origins of the Tooth Fairy
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Jul 13, 2017 | Dental Care
The Tooth Fairy exists in many cultures and across many religions. But where did the Tooth Fairy come from? Our dentists and team at [practice_name] are happy to shed some light on the subject. The legend of the Tooth Fairy has changed with time. However, legends and...
A Recently Knocked Out Tooth Might Be Replaced by a Dental Bridge
by Signature Smiles Dentistry & Orthodontics | Jul 7, 2017 | Dental Care
When a hard blow to the face carries enough force to knock a tooth out the damage to your mouth can often be severe. In some of these cases emergency treatment calls for extracting whatever remains of the tooth’s root before suturing your gums. After all the...