Straightening your teeth brings the promise of a better smile, but do you know how to care for your teeth while you’re wearing braces? Because metal braces are bonded to the teeth it is more difficult to effectively clean your teeth. The enamel can decay around the braces, causing white spots or stains. Don’t trade
Summer drinks and snacks can damage your teeth so what should you snack on? There’s nothing that says summer more than a cold soft drink on a hot day, or s’mores after a cookout. Although this is a great season, don’t let summer food traditions damage your teeth. Sugar is harmful, but it isn’t the
No doubt we have all experienced some stress over the past few months. Stress plagues 47 percent of all Americans and is a common cause of overall health problems, including your oral health. Now is the time to make an appointment with Dr. Angela S. Evanson, DDS to make sure that your teeth have
The average adult between 20 and 64 has at least three decayed or missing teeth, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). Having a missing tooth over time is bound to cause some trouble. Likewise, teeth act as placeholders for each other and if a tooth is missing for an extended time, other adjacent or
Dental crowns serve functional and aesthetic purposes and provide a covering for the entire exposed part of a tooth. Crowns look like a natural tooth, and allow you to bite and chew normally, but how long do they last? The Timeline For Crowns Vary The level of wear on a crown is unique to each
Although you’ve been brushing your teeth for years, you might be surprised to find that you’re not doing it the right way. Dr. Angela S. Evanson, DDS, encourages proper brushing methods as part of preventative oral care treatment. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends the following steps for proper brushing and oral hygiene routines you
June is National Smile Month and serves as a reminder that it’s a great time to celebrate the power of a white teeth smile! A nice smile impacts people of all ages, improving confidence and self-esteem. Did you know that smiling can give you an increase of chemicals that can help produce positive emotions? In
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It’s no secret that smoking is bad for your general health, but it also negatively affects your teeth. Besides the obvious hazards of potentially developing lung cancer, cigarettes and tobacco stains your teeth, causes bad breath, damages your oral cavity, and because tobacco causes tooth discoloration it can leave permanent stains on your teeth that
If breathing in cold air or eating and drinking hot, cold, sweet or acidic foods makes your teeth feel painful, then you likely have sensitive teeth. Similarly, according to the Academy of General Dentistry, approximately 40 million adults in the United States experience tooth sensitivity. Certainly, you are not alone if you are suffering with
