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

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    Oral Cancer: Facts and Stats

    Do you know the facts about oral cancer and its symptoms? It’s important to detect oral cancer early, which is why we, at Enamel Dental, screen for it during routine dental exams. This type of cancer is part of a group of cancers relating to the head and neck called “oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers.” These include cancers of the mouth, cheeks, lips, tongue, hard and soft palates, sinus…Read More

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    Oral Cancer: Are You At Risk?

    When you visit the dentist’s office for a checkup, they are not only looking for cavities and cleaning your teeth. They are also checking for oral cancer. Oral cancer is part of a group of cancers relating to the head and neck called “oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers.” They include cancers of the mouth, cheeks, lips, tongue, hard and soft palates, and throat. During a dental exam, the d…Read More

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. How Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile

    How Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile

    Do you seldom smile? If you are missing teeth and feeling self-conscious about your smile, dental implants might be just what you need to restore your confidence. Dental implants are a popular method for replacing missing teeth, as an alternative to dentures for example. A dental implant is essentially an artificial root that is installed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth in place. It fuse…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. Gum Care 101 - Brushing your teeth is only half of your oral care routine.

    Gum Care 101: Brushing your teeth is only half of your oral care routine.

    Are you paying attention to the other half of your oral care routine -- your gums? Gum disease is the leading cause of early tooth loss. Furthermore, research shows a correlation between gum disease and other conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. There are two types of gum disease: Gingivitis This is the milder form of gum disease, which causes bleeding, irritation,…Read More