by Beautiful Smiles | Jan 16, 2019 | Blog
Your toddler’s teeth are important because they act as placeholders for permanent teeth. And while strange instruments and new faces can be upsetting for your little one, we have some tips and tricks that can help make their first dental check-up more fun. When should...
by Beautiful Smiles | Nov 12, 2018 | Blog
Baby teeth, otherwise known as “primary teeth”, are important to the health and wellbeing of each child, and how responsible caregivers handle their maintenance can have a long-lasting impact on the current and future health of each child. A full set of primary teeth...
by Beautiful Smiles | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog
Patients missing one or more teeth once had to select from very limited options, like dentures, partials, or bridges. But did you know that dental implants now offer patients a safe, attractive, long-lasting option? Dental implants are replacements for missing...
by Beautiful Smiles | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog
Of all the things you can do to maintain a healthy mouth, flossing has got to be the least expensive! But many patients don’t take the time to floss. And if you do, you might not be doing it correctly! Welcome to Flossing 101… Why should you floss? ...
by Beautiful Smiles | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog
Should I Brush Before Flossing? The age-old question – should you floss before you brush or after? If you asked any one of our team members, you just might get a different answer on this one! Before you report them for not knowing their stuff, each...
by Beautiful Smiles | Oct 24, 2018 | Blog
People have been asserting that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” since the 19th century. While it may not necessarily be true that those who eat apples never have to see a doctor, apples certainly have great health benefits for our bodies! Did you know they can...
by Beautiful Smiles | Jul 20, 2018 | Blog
Have you ever seen those videos where someone puts a baby tooth in a glass of soda and watches it decay? Well, the effect of soda in an actual mouth is a bit different. You have your saliva to help wash away the sugar, you eat other things throughout the day, and...
by Beautiful Smiles | May 7, 2018 | Blog
Ouch! Chomp on something your tooth didn’t like? Or get hit in the mouth with a hockey puck? If you think you may have a cracked tooth, or if you’re holding a piece of your tooth in your hand, follow these steps! Give us a call at (717) 938-1811 to schedule an...
by Beautiful Smiles | Apr 18, 2018 | Blog
When it comes to tooth decay, it’s important to know the main culprit – acid. Acid is what eats away at our enamel and causes cavities. Acid can enter our mouths in one of two ways: either directly through what we eat (citrus fruits, for example), or as a byproduct...
by Beautiful Smiles | Mar 6, 2018 | Blog
There is no doubt that a plant-based diet is optimal for health. Omnivores and vegans alike benefit from the nutrients present in plants. But how does what we eat relate to our dental health? Is a vegan diet better or worse for dental health? Well, it depends. There...
Recent Comments