Category: Cosmetic Dentistry

Are over-the-counter whitening strips not cutting it anymore? Not getting the results you want from whitening toothpaste and trays? Well, Zoom Whitening might be the treatment for you! While the procedure can cost more than at-home treatments, the results typically last longer, requiring fewer follow-up treatments. Zoom teeth whitening can give you brighter teeth in as […]

Teeth grinding can lead to a variety of side effects, including: In extreme cases, problems chewing, speaking, and swallowing may also occur. You may not realize you grind your teeth until symptoms appear. The risk of complications from teeth grinding may increase if you have untreated bruxism for an extended period. Long-term complications may include: When […]

Ready to take your smile to the next level? Well the team at Smiles for Health is here to help! Here are three cosmetic dental treatments that will give you a brighter smile. 1. Zoom Whitening One of the easiest ways to achieve a brighter smile is through professional whitening. By undergoing a professional-grade whitening you […]

Get those scrapbooks out, it’s time for another milestone in your child’s life: Their first dentist appointment! Whether your toddler has a mouth full of teeth or just a few poking through, it’s never too soon to start thinking about how to keep their adorable smile healthy. Sure, baby teeth don’t hang around forever (they […]

Do you want a more confident smile and considering a smile makeover? It is common to keep putting this off but maybe that’s because you haven’t learned all of the potential benefits that you can get from a smile makeover. Lucky for you we have provided a list of some of the things that you […]

Getting a cavity filled is the same drill: you receive a local anesthetic for pain, then the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, as well as some healthy tissue, and then fills the cavity to restore the tooth. This is an effective treatment protocol that has been used for well over a century. However, this […]

Snoring and insomnia are more than normal sleeping problems, they are actually signs of a sleep disorder called Sleep Apnea. You might not think that sleep apnea can contribute to oral health problems, and vice versa, some dental problems can also cause sleep apnea. We are going to help you learn more about the connection […]

Having a beautiful smile can actually improve your quality of life. It might sound crazy but it is true. Your mouth and teeth on constantly on display, whether you are talking, smiling in a photo, or eating. If you don’t like your teeth then you can start to be insecure about your mouth, teeth and […]

Sleeping disorders affect up to 70 million adults in the United States. Of those people, around 25 million have suffered from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to stop breathing for short periods while you are sleeping. Typically the most common form of treatment for sleep apnea is a CPAP machine, but […]

Everybody wants to have that perfect smile. Unfortunately, this can be a genetic unavoidability for some people making it impossible to have a naturally straight smile. Thankfully orthodontic technology, like braces, can make your smile straight. Now for some really good news, over the years orthodontic technology has improved. In the past, the only option […]

No one wants yellow teeth yet it happens but no one is comfortable with it. While the exact cause of yellowing and/or any other tooth discoloration is unique to each person, some typical culprits include frequent consumption of tea, coffee, and soda; cigarette and/or tobacco use; and failure to maintain proper oral hygiene. In some […]

Maybe it is because of a bad orthodontic treatment as a kid or experiencing an orthodontic relapse years after braces, having crooked teeth is one of the top cosmetic smile concerns among adults. Despite a strong desire to straighten your teeth, the thought of wearing braces as an adult often keeps many people from achieving […]