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. 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. 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

  4. Why-Get-Braces-as-an-Adult

    Why Get Braces as an Adult?

    Do you believe that only kids and teens wear braces? One in five orthodontic patients is an adult, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. The organization reported that nearly 1.5 million adults were treated by its member orthodontists in 2014. Why do adults choose to straighten their teeth? Appearance is, of course, a big factor. Everyone wants an attractive smile! But there…Read More

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Tips for Dealing with Dental Anxiety

    Do you get nervous about going to the dentist? You definitely aren't alone. Up to 40 million people in the United States experience some anxiety about going to the dentist. For some of those people, the anxiety can be so intense that it actually stops them from going to the dentist altogether, putting their oral health at risk and delaying dental work they might badly need. If you experience feeli…Read More

  9. Preventative Dental Care

    As it goes with many other things in life, preventive and proactive care for issues can save you from having to solve problems from a reactionary stance. This proactive actions to help ensure that, for what you can control, certain dental issues can stay in check. This preventative and proactive care comes in the form of implementing a healthy daily routine of dental care, as well as regularly sch…Read More