If you are waiting to restore your smile with a dental crown, chances are that you currently have a temporary crown placed over your tooth. The creation of your permanent crown might take a couple of days to be completed, which is why it is important for you to take good care of your temporary crown. So, to help you... read more »

Do you know what the soft tissue in your mouth is? As you probably guessed, it’s the soft tissue—including your tongue, cheeks, lips, and gums. Sadly, you’ve probably cut your soft tissue before, but do you remember how you responded. Similarly, do you know what you should do if you—or maybe your child—injure their soft tissue? Unfortunately, soft tissue injuries... read more »

As you probably know, cavities are a common problem. Fortunately, cavities are less common than they have been in the past. Sadly, despite their prevalence cavities can be hard to identify. In reality, there are three different types of cavities. Of course, all cavities are caused by decay. In fact, the simplest type of cavity is surface decay. This type... read more »

As you pull the brush out of the toothbrush holder each morning, do you ever wonder if you’re brushing correctly or using the right tools? Or do you ever suffer from poor oral hygiene, even though you do your best to brush every day? Well, brushing your teeth is a very important task that needs to be completed each day,... read more »

Have you ever had a canker sore? If you have, you know how annoying they can be. Typically—despite canker sores being fairly small—they can be quite painful. Unlike cold sores, canker sores always appear inside of the mouth, either on your lips, your tongue, or the side of your mouth and are not contagious. Again, if you’ve ever had a... read more »

Do you ever struggle with flossing? While most people know that flossing is extremely important, some struggle with the process. Obviously, traditional floss is the most common and most frequently used type of floss, but some people still struggle with it. For example, some individuals have a hard time navigating the floss through their teeth or struggle to reach their... read more »

What is the best time to brush your teeth? Is there a best time, or does it make no difference? Should you brush before or after you eat? To help you answer questions like these, we’re happy to give you a few ideas. People typically prefer to brush their teeth right after they eat to remove the bacterium that causes... read more »

Do you know what the most common disease in children is?  Did you know that the disease is dental caries, also known as cavities? Did you know that the same disease is very common in adults? But the news isn’t all bad, since there are many things you can do to protect your smile.  You’ve probably heard that you should... read more »

Problems with gum disease and tooth decay can sometimes damage the roots of your teeth, cause a loss of bone material in the jaw where your teeth are anchored, or cause the outright loss of multiple teeth. In reality, your teeth and gums actually have a more function in your mouth than simply chewing food. They also provide structure for... read more »

Have you always wanted a beautiful, straight, white smile? Of course there are ways to change it through the application of dental veneers and implants, but those options can be invasive and expensive. However, you can still get the smile of your dreams today with Snap-On Smile®. A Snap-On Smile® is a removable, restorative appliance made of a thin, strong... read more »