1. Best-and-Worst-Easter-Treats-for-your-Teeth

    Best and Worst Easter Treats for Your Teeth

    Did the Easter Bunny bring you an abundance of candy? If so, you’re not alone. Easter is the second biggest candy holiday, right there next to Halloween. This year, Americans were predicted to spend $2.6 billion on Easter candy, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual Easter survey. So what to do now with all that candy? If you are worried about your teeth, keep in mind that you d…Read More

  2. No-More-Goop-Digital-Impressions-Instead

    No More Goop! Digital Impressions Instead

    At Enamel Dental, we believe that we have a responsibility to our patients to keep up with the latest technology in dentistry. Investing in state-of-the-art equipment and staying current with new dental techniques are ways we can give our patients the best possible experience. One example is the way we now do impressions -- molds of the mouth made for procedures such as implants, crowns, bridges a…Read More

  3. Dental-Drills-Air-or-Electric

    Dental Drills: Air or Electric?

    Your dentist tells you that you have a cavity and need a filling. What is the first thing that comes to your mind? We would venture to guess that the answer is the drill! That “whir, whir, whir” sound of the dentist’s drill is a fixture in many patients’ memories. And research shows that just hearing that sound induces anxiety for some people. So if dentists have a way to minimize that noi…Read More

  4. Xrays-Camera-Help-Ensure-Accurate-Diagnoses

    X-rays, Camera Help Ensure Accurate Diagnoses

    In our practice, we like to stay on top of the latest diagnostic tools. The more we are able to see in the imagery we take, the easier we can arrive at a diagnosis, which results in providing the best care for our patients. To this end, let’s talk about X-rays and a device called an intraoral camera. When used together, these two things give us the full picture of a patient’s dental health. Co…Read More

  5. Invisalign-vs-Braces-Whats-the-Difference

    Invisalign vs. Braces: What’s the Difference?

    When Invisalign appeared on the dental scene in the late 1990s, it forever changed the way people straighten their teeth. This innovation offered a way to avoid a mouth full of metal and painful wires and still achieve similar results to braces. Now, 20 years later, more than 2 million people around the world have used Invisalign, according to the manufacturer, Align Technology Inc. This method fo…Read More

  6. Why Nutrition Is Important For Optimal Oral Health

    National Nutrition Month Reminds Us Why Nutrition Is Important For Optimal Oral Health

    March is National Nutrition Month. In 1973, the first National Nutrition Week campaign was launched with a presidential proclamation, along with advertising and news releases featuring the theme “Invest in Yourself – Buy Nutrition.” National Nutrition Week was embraced thereafter by the American Dietetic Association to educate the public about nutrition. Today we know a lot more about the im…Read More

  7. Chipped or Pointy Teeth? No Fear

    Chipped or Pointy Teeth? No Fear

    Do you refrain from a great big smile because your teeth are pointy or chipped? You are not alone. Whether your teeth are naturally pointed or the result of a bad habit, there are simple cosmetic solutions available to you. But first, let’s learn about the habits that can wreck your teeth: Chewing Ice Ice can cause damage to teeth by creating small cracks in the enamel. Cracks can grow larger ov…Read More

  8. National Margarita Day: Alcohol and Your Teeth

    National Margarita Day: Alcohol and Your Teeth

    Who doesn’t love a margarita? National Margarita Day, February 22, is the day to celebrate this refreshing drink of tequila, triple sec, lime juice and simple syrup -- and all the delicious variations. The world’s largest margarita, a 10,500-gallon “Calarita,” was made at the California State Fair in 2012. The previous record holder was an 8,500-gallon concoction mixed in 2011 at the Marga…Read More

  9. Are You Making Any of These Dental Mistakes?

    Are You Making Any of These Dental Mistakes?

    Brush. Spit. Rinse. Do this twice a day, and your teeth and gums will be in tip-top shape, right? Brushing your teeth is a great habit to have, but there is much more to keeping your mouth clean. The truth is, most of us probably make at least one mistake when it comes to maintaining good dental health. Here are the top five mistakes we at Enamel Dental see our patients making, along with some tip…Read More

  10. How to Establish Healthy Dental Habits With Your Kids

    Having healthy teeth throughout your life starts with the dental hygiene habits that you establish as a child. Caring for your teeth at a young age can help you maintain a full set a healthy, strong teeth long into your retirement years. If you want to help your children establish habits that will help them keep their teeth healthy for the rest of their lives, the time to start is now. Our office …Read More