From the Desk of
Nelson Y., Howard, D.D.S., A.A.A.C.D.

When it comes to making positive first impressions, there is no bigger asset at your disposal than your smile! Your pearly whites, while useful for eating and speaking, serve a very important role in your outward appearance and how people view and approach you. That said, your smile isn’t the only ace up your sleeve for making yourself appear more amicable; here are a few other things that your trustworthy dentist wants you to consider!

Summer is the perfect time to showcase a radiant smile that exudes confidence and charm. If you’re eager to enhance your smile’s aesthetics, there are various cosmetic dental treatments available to help you achieve your desired look. From teeth whitening to veneers, these treatments can address common dental concerns and provide remarkable transformations. Keep reading to learn about three popular cosmetic dental treatments that can help you achieve a gorgeous grin just in time for summer.

If you’re a little on the older side, you may have found that your teeth have changed a little bit with time. You might have noticed that your teeth look a little more yellow, or that your gums are a little bit further back than they used to be. These changes are natural parts of aging.

However, with cosmetic dentistry, you can turn back the clock on your smile! There are quite a few ways that your dentist can give you a more youthful appearance—here are just a few.

Lots of times, cosmetic dental patients come to dentists because they have a sense that they don’t really like their smile, but they struggle to put into words exactly why that is. They may be even more surprised when it turns out that there’s a cosmetic treatment designed specifically to address their issue!

If you’ve ever thought that you may have a “gummy” smile, or that your teeth feel straight but don’t quite look like it, you may potentially benefit from gum recontouring. Here’s more information about this procedure, and whether it could be helpful to you.

Your smile is one of the first things that people will notice about you—so you should put effort into ensuring that your pearly whites always look their best. However, if your smile has become noticeably stained, you might be wondering what has caused the issue and how you should go about handling it. Here’s more from your cosmetic dentist so you can get your smile back to looking its absolute best!

Your smile is one of your most important features; it’s a source of your pride and joy and often the first thing that people notice about you! And when it comes to maintaining a beautiful and healthy smile, there’s one secret that’s often overlooked and severely underrated: proper hydration by drinking plenty of water. Here’s more from your dentist about why water is considered the absolute best drink for your smile.

If you’re dealing with discomfort, you might feel the pain on two levels. You not only feel the sting of an oral health problem, but also of needing to go to the dentist’s office. Of course, the dentist is rarely as bad as you’d imagine them to be, but it’s also understandable to not want to make the trip unnecessarily.

If you’re dealing with swollen gums, you may wonder if it’s worth talking to your dentist about it. If you don’t whether what you’re dealing with warrants professional attention, here’s a guide that might give you some helpful information.  

Dentists recommend that you visit for a checkup or cleaning twice a year. This allows them to detect any oral health problems before they become serious, and to clean in areas that you can’t reach with brushing alone.

If you’re going to your first dental checkup in a while, you might not know what to do or where to start. Here are some things to keep in mind at your next dental checkup.

It’s estimated that around 50% of adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of gum disease. It’s remarkably common, but for some reason, many people don’t quite know how to manage it.

There are treatments like scaling and root planing that a professional can use to address gum disease, but there are also things that you can do in your own life to make your symptoms less severe. Even a change of diet can help you address some common symptoms. Here are a few foods to try if you’re dealing with gum disease.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 50% of people will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. The most common conditions are depression and anxiety. While these struggles are often associated with your psychological and emotional well-being, they can also unfortunately affect your oral health. The good news is that being aware of how what issues you’re at a higher risk of can help you take measures to prevent them. Read on to learn how your mental and dental health are connected and how speaking with your dentist can help.