1. Tooth Trends: Are They Here to Stay

    Tooth Trends: Are They Here To Stay?

    Many people express their personality with their clothes, their hair or their nails. Some, however, go a step further and show it on their teeth. Making a fashion statement with your teeth is ok as long as tooth health takes precedence over style. Here are just a few of the trends that have taken root in recent years. Are they here to stay? You decide. Colorful Braces Some people who wear braces f…Read More

  2. Toothpaste Tips, Which do I Choose?

    Do you find yourself staring mindlessly at the vast array of choices in the toothpaste aisle? Whitening. Tartar Control. Sensitive. Do you really need a toothpaste with so many ingredients? For the most part, you probably don’t. The most important thing is to brush at least twice a day, making sure the brush is reaching all surfaces of your teeth. Most toothpastes contain these basic ingredients…Read More

  3. 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

  4. The-Mighty-Laser-That-Kills-Bacteria

    The Mighty Laser That Kills Bacteria

    Here at Enamel Dental, we believe in offering the best dental care possible. One of the ways we do that is by using state-of-the-art technology. We would like to introduce to you some of the cutting-edge equipment we are proud to have in our office. The newest addition to our practice is a soft-tissue laser called Epic X from Biolase. We use this laser both to treat gum disease and reduce the risk…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. What Makes A Selfie-Worthy Smile

    What makes a selfie-worthy smile?

    Now more than ever, all eyes are on our smiles. This is the selfie generation. We snap selfies everywhere we go, to show the world where we’ve been and who we’re with. Our faces are everywhere online. Facebook. Instagram. Tinder. We are judged by complete strangers and people we barely know, with nothing more to go on than one snapshot of our lives. A status update. A profile photo. We make de…Read More

  7. Bad Breath: What Can We Do About It

    Bad Breath: What Can We do About It?

    On Valentine’s Day -- the holiday of love -- kissing counts. In fact, on Feb. 14, 2009, nearly 40,000 people gathered in Mexico to set the world record for the most people kissing simultaneously. But imagine all this kissing if you suffer from bad breath? First, you are not alone.  It is estimated that 50 percent of adults have bad breath, and researchers believe that nearly everybody has exper…Read More

  8. New Year, New Smile! How are you doing with your New Year’s resolution?

    New Year, New Smile! How are you doing with your New Year’s resolution?

    At Enamel Dental, we see patients who resolve to do any number of things for their teeth, from flossing to whitening to braces. Whatever it is, if your resolution seems like a distant memory already, try these suggestions for keeping your dental goals top of mind. Brushing more Most people brush twice a day: in the morning and before bed. But maybe you've resolved to brush after meals, too. The fi…Read More