Learn How Tooth Grinding Affects Your Overall Well-being Do you or a loved one grind, gnash or clench your teeth? The medical term is Bruxism (teeth grinding) and dentists put it into two categories - awake Bruxism and asleep Bruxism. If you have sleep Bruxism, it may come with other sleep-related disorders such as snoring...

Looking after your pearly whites and gums should be the main goal of your oral health routine. That includes your beautiful veneers. Likely those perfect veneers were a significant financial outlay, so you should do your best to make sure they last as long as possible. So do veneers need maintenance? The answer is yes....

With Covid-19 on our minds daily, you might be wondering if it is safe to visit the dentist. So we want to reassure our clients that we are open and have created an environment that is as safe as possible. We have followed all the new guidelines and precautions recommended by American Dental Association (ADA), U.S....

Dental Implants or Dental Bridges? What’s Good for You If you are missing a tooth or teeth for one or the other reason, then you are not alone in the world. Approximately, 70 percent of adults aged 35 to 44 are living with at least one missing tooth. This is one of the most common...

Use your dental insurance before your credit expires at end of the year After an unbelievable year of ups and downs, suddenly Christmas is just around the corner. Where did the time go? We are all looking forward to a new year that might offer a bright new beginning because 2020 wasn't so fantastic in...

How to chose the right toothbrush with so many options available? Using the right toothbrush to clean your teeth and gums is important so you can have optimum oral health. But it can be confusing choosing the right toothbrush with so many options available.  Choose a brush with soft to medium-sized round bristles so you...

For some children, the idea of visiting the dentist causes stress and anxiety. This can come from experience, fear of the unknown or from hearing stories from other people or the media.  To ensure your child has a positive experience at the dentist here are some helpful tips to prepare them for the visit. Tell...

Halloween is just around the corner and your day will be full of pumpkins, ghosts and trick or treaters. For us here at Smile Perfectors, the scariest part is the candy. All that sugar! But seriously, we are not going to say no treats for the little ones. Rather we will give some advice on...

We are living in exciting times where technology is growing rapidly in all fields including orthodontic dentistry.  The medical advancements that are being made these days are astounding and impressive. Creative and intelligent minds are working behind the scenes to bring us a constant flow of new and innovative products to use. It is mind-boggling...