If you have gum disease, it may be difficult to keep your teeth clean — which could lead to cavities, tooth decay, and even tooth loss. Thankfully, dentists offer procedures like a gum graft to actually help reverse these problems! You may have heard it called gum flap surgery or tissue flap surgery. The procedure involves removing […]
Did you know that having bad teeth can actually cause headaches? It’s true! Some people think that the health of our teeth and mouth has little effect on the rest of our bodies. But in reality, oral health and overall health are closely connected. But how can something as seemingly unrelated as teeth cause headaches? […]
You would think that the quickest remedy to fixing bad breath is a simple 2-minute tooth brushing. But now you may be finding that — sometimes — it isn’t that simple. So what causes bad breath even after brushing? First, you need to know what causes bad breath in the first place. RELATED: HOW MUCH […]
You may not understand why flossing is important until you’re sitting in that dentist’s chair, wondering where it all went wrong. You brush twice a day, use good toothpaste, and are meticulous about using mouthwash. So now, why are you sitting there paying more money for a filling, a root canal, or trying to fix your bad […]
You might think it’s common sense to know how to floss your teeth. After all, didn’t we all learn how to do this when we were 5 years old? Chances are, you’re looking this up because your dentist told you that you aren’t flossing correctly. In fact, it’s probably the reason why you just spent […]
Is a Waterpik better than floss? You might be surprised to find that dentists tend to disagree with the answer to that question. However, every dentist would agree that removing dental plaque between teeth is critical to a beautiful smile and preventing tooth decay and gum disease. Whether you decide to use a Waterpik instead […]
Floss picks are those tiny plastic devices that you can use to get those popcorn kernels or apple chunks out between your teeth. We know that many people like to use these over regular floss. They’re less confusing and take less time to use. But when it comes to regular floss vs. floss picks, you […]
Having a dental office in Los Angeles, we can tell you with absolute certainty that there are tons of celebrities with veneers out there. Unfortunately, when you look this up online, you’ll most likely find articles making assumptions about which Hollywood stars have veneers. Does Kylie Jenner have veneers? Is Margot Robbie’s perfect smile fake? […]
Patients always ask if you should floss before or after brushing your teeth. If you think about it, you probably already know the answer. Only about one-third of adults in the U.S. floss every day. And honestly, even those people are probably flossing wrong. Or only twice a day. What?! Am I supposed to floss more than twice a […]
You would think that if you have rotten teeth, you would know it. But you’ll be surprised how many people don’t recognize the symptoms. Signs of a rotten tooth go beyond a toothache or black stain. Your teeth could be rotting right now, and you don’t even know it! Is it likely? Actually— yes. According […]