Mouth Night Guards: Dentists vs. Store-bought
We assume you want straight, white, gleaming teeth, right? Brushing, flossing and regular cleanings are a good start, but if you are one of the millions of people who grind their teeth …
Charcoal Toothpaste Debate: Whitens Teeth or Destroys Them?
One of the hottest trends in the dental world includes brushing teeth with charcoal. Many claim it actually removes stains and whitens teeth. However, others insist it damages enamel and can destroy …
Beware! Junk Food Leads to Tooth Decay in Your Children
Preserve those heart-melting smiles your children flash at you. Junk food leads to tooth decay that could tarnish those pearly whites. During National Children’s Dental Health Month, teach them helpful habits to …
Innovative Painless Tooth Decay Treatment for Children
The most chronic childhood ailment today is tooth decay. For more than a century, dentists have primarily drilled and filled cavities. This sometimes painful practice often scares little ones. Today, a growing …
Protecting Your Children’s Teeth in Sports with These Tips
Protecting your children’s teeth in sports saves them future dental problems and saves you money. It costs parents about 20 times more to replace their children’s tooth versus making sure they wear …
Botox Relieves Pain and Eliminates Signs of Aging
You thought Botox only eliminated wrinkles, helping people look like gorgeous, young Hollywood actors. But it has other uses, too. Your friendly family dentist, Dr. Lauren at Orange Beach Family Dentistry, doubles …
Good Oral Health Care Tips for National Dental Hygiene Month
Want an easy way to keep your body in good health? During this National Dental Hygiene Month make it a habit to do the Daily 4: brush, floss, rinse and chew. Science …
A Dental Emergency Happens on Vacation, Now What?
You go on vacation and end up slipping and falling and knocking out a tooth. Now what? Dental emergency room visits doubled from 1.1 million in 2000 to 2.2 million in 2012, …
Not All Teeth Whitening is Created Equal
Teeth whitening jetted to the top requested cosmetic service, reports the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. But before you get your whiter, brighter smile be aware of the risks. Teeth whitening can …
When Should a Child Visit a Family Dentist?
The longer you wait to take young children to see a family dentist, the more risks they face. National studies show that pre-school aged children develop more cavities when their first family …