Structural changes in your mouth from tooth loss, as well as uncorrected deviations with the alignment of your teeth can cause excess wear and tear between two or more dental surfaces. Over time this can start to degrade a tooth’s enamel layer. As it starts to progress a case of dental attrition might reveal some basic symptoms. As it continues... read more »

How often do you find yourself flossing per week? The proper answer should be once daily. Flossing your teeth is extremely important for the health of your smile because it can remove plaque buildup and bacteria that linger in between teeth. Although brushing is just as important, it cannot reach the areas between teeth or those areas under your gum... read more »

Is your oral hygiene in good condition heading into the Halloween season? Are you aware of the products and treats that you should be avoiding this year? Do you have treatment plans in place should an oral accident, Injury, or cavity arise? As with all potential problems in life, it is important to have a preparedness plan ready for the... read more »

Your tongue can be an amazing instrument of your health and happiness. It helps you communicate kind words to loved ones, helps you digest delicious foods, and even aids in cleaning your mouth. It cares so well for you, why not care for it too? Your tongue can hold all kinds of disease causing bacteria and is one of the... read more »

Sports injuries can harm the mouth just like any other part of the body. This is why many schools and athletic associations require the use of protective mouth guards during contact sports and other rigorous athletic activities. Unfortunately, sometimes even a non-contact sport can cause a blow to the face. The severity of the dental trauma will determine the treatment... read more »

After experiencing facial trauma due to an automotive collision or athletic accident, it would be surprising if you didn’t experience some dental damage to your mouth as well. Sometimes this can result in the loss of a tooth, even damaging the connective tissues from the tooth to the roots. This is when you need to especially get emergency dental care... read more »

Cold sores are inconvenient and frustrating, especially because there isn’t much you can do to get rid of them. Fortunately, our dentists have some tips to help you handle your next cold sore and even dull some of the pain and discomfort. So let's take a look! The first thing you should do is ice the sore. Grab an ice... read more »

As you may already know, you need to brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time. It’s also best to brush with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. But did you know there are little things you can do to improve your brushing routine? Well, it’s true, and our dentists, Dr. Parth Patel and Dr. Thomas Schnare,... read more »

Here at Smile By Design, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »