Smart Mouth Blog™

Every Hollywood celebrity appears to have a perfect smile. While a handful are born with genetically flawless teeth at birth, it is not common. Those smiles don’t just happen; they are the result of cosmetic dentistry.

Should You Floss Every Day? The short answer is yes. But that answer isn’t that straightforward.  In 2016, the Associated Press published a piece based on freedom of information requests to the US Department of Health and Human Services and Agriculture for evidence in favor of flossing and concluded that…

Ever wonder if the buzz around electric toothbrushes holds any weight? Or perhaps you’re questioning whether your manual toothbrush is simply outdated? If you’ve found yourself wrestling with the question, “Are electric toothbrushes better than manual ones?” in the dental hygiene aisle, you’re not alone.  In dental care, the question…

No two words strike more fear in the hearts of dental patients everywhere than “root canal.” The very idea of it has become synonymous with something arduous and painful, one of the worst things a person can go through (thanks, in part, to Finding Nemo)! The truth is, this dental…

Even mild tooth pain can be difficult to handle, but severe pain can be debilitating, making it nearly impossible to go about your daily life. My patients know that my team and I are just a phone call away, but if we can’t see them right away, we can often reassure…

I come from a big family of educators. Both of my parents, my brother, and many other family members teach within elementary education up to the university level. Although I chose to pursue dentistry, educating patients about oral…

One of the main reasons I became a dentist was the lifechanging care I received from my childhood dentist. I want to share that positive experience with my patients, but I fully understand that for some, visiting the dentist can feel uncomfortable and even scary. I love changing my patient’s…

Cigars may appear sophisticated, and their smell bring back fond memories of relaxing times with family and friends, but behind this façade lies the reality of their danger to your teeth and health. Cigar smoke is packed with tar and nicotine, which notoriously stain teeth. The chemicals attach to your enamel,…

Whether your favorite spring refresher is sweet or unsweet tea or an “Arnold Palmer”, if you have tooth sensitivity, indulging in this cold delight may come with a dreaded consequence: short, sharp pain or discomfort on contact. Do not despair! It is treatable. I will explain the relationship between tooth…