Smart Mouth Blog™

When you need to replace missing teeth, dental implants and dentures are the most common choices. Though very different, they have something in common: they…

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…

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 Or perhaps you’re questioning whether your manual toothbrush is simply outdated?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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

I placed my first dental implant 17 years ago and have always found it to be an ideal tooth restoration for people who are missing…

AI is making its way into dental practices and is expected to be widely used in the years to come. So how could it affect…

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, I strive to guide patients to comprehend the connection between their nutrition and oral health. Outside of my dental practice,…

Having worked as a dental hygienist for 30 years, 20 here in the Lowcountry, I have certainly seen technology advance over time in the dental field. But does it really make a difference in your care? The answer is a whole-hearted “yes”!

Setting kids up with healthy dental habits is so important because it lays the foundation for maintaining good oral hygiene throughout their lives. Establishing a…