You’ve finally arrived home after a long, tiring day. Of course, one of the best ways to wind down is to kick up your legs or go out with friends and enjoy a drink. There’s nothing wrong with having a drink or two on occasion. But what can alcohol do to your oral health? If…
Despite many people’s love of coffee, this popular beverage often gets a bad rap. It might perk you up and get you moving, but it also has an unfortunate reputation for leaving behind stains. And, if you’ve ever spilled coffee on a white shirt or tablecloth, you know just how challenging getting those stains out…
Braces are a common orthodontic appliance used to straighten teeth, improving a person’s smile, oral health, and overall confidence. They generally consist of brackets and wires that affix to the teeth’ surfaces and move them to their proper positions. When most people think of braces, they often imagine an adolescent or teen with a noticeably…
Flossing is an integral component of your at-home oral hygiene routine. Cleaning the spaces between your teeth removes food particles and plaque your toothbrush bristles can’t reach, which helps to reduce your risk of gum disease and cavities. For those with misaligned teeth, the risks of gum and dental health problems are higher. Invisalign provides…
Good oral hygiene is vital to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. However, it can sometimes be challenging to do everything we’re “supposed” to be doing to prevent cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues. In addition to daily brushing and flossing (which you might have to squeeze into your morning routine and remember to…
Brushing your teeth — it’s something you’ve been doing every day, probably for as long as you can remember. There’s a good chance you hardly even think about it. It’s more like a reflex at this point. If you have children, you’re likely working to instill the same habit in them. Have you ever really…
It happens so suddenly. One day you’re fine, and the next, you have this terrible pain in your tooth. Eating becomes almost impossible. Taking a sip of your morning coffee or a drink of cold water triggers an unbearable stab of pain. Perhaps you’ve noticed some swelling in your gums or a more consistent dull…
Have you ever woken up with a headache, a sore jaw, or swelling on the inside of your cheeks? If you or your child have these or other symptoms, it may be the result of a condition called bruxism — also known as teeth grinding. This disorder can appear as clenching, gnashing, or grinding and…
Toothaches are the most prevalent dental problem among U.S. adults experiencing orofacial pain and are characterized by pain in or near your tooth. Your tooth pain may be acute and throbbing or dull and inconsistent throughout the day or night. Perhaps you also feel tooth sensitivity while eating or brushing your teeth. Sometimes it’s difficult…
Taking care of your teeth is vital to maintaining dental health and a beautiful, confident smile. We’re fortunate enough to live in an age where dental care is easier than ever before. In addition to home oral care tools and techniques, we have highly experienced, qualified dental professionals like Dr. Hansen in Las Vegas to…
Over the last few decades, Invisalign has become a popular alternative to traditional metal braces. For many, the aligners offer a less noticeable, more attractive, and convenient option for correcting dental alignment concerns. The benefits of Invisalign are numerous. Invisalign aligners are more discreet, practically disappearing over your teeth, and they’re more comfortable. You can…
Your teeth are the hardest substance in your body. Even so, they’re not invincible. Plaque and bacteria can build up on the surface of your enamel, leading to tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease. They can crack, chip, or break. They can even become stained, dulling your smile. Believe it or not, many of the…
