Having a beautiful smile is a universal desire. Your smile helps form a first impression when meeting new people, and you want it to represent you well. However, we see many patients at Taylor General and Cosmetic Dentistry with concerns about their smile. There are several ways to improve your smile, and we want to […]
Direct From The Dentist: What You Should Know About Going To The Dentist While Pregnant
If you’re pregnant, you may wonder if it’s safe to undergo dental treatment. You might even consider postponing your regular cleaning or checkup until after you’ve had your baby. Don’t pick up the phone just yet. It’s actually a great time to see your dentist, because a woman’s teeth are more vulnerable during pregnancy. Gingivitis […]
Oil Pulling – Does It Actually Help Your Teeth?
Oil pulling may be one of the latest alternative health crazes, but it’s far from new. It’s a practice rooted in Ayurveda, a 3,000-year-old Indian healing system. If you’ve never heard of oil pulling, it doesn’t involve drilling in the ground for black gold. Instead, it’s a daily ritual of swishing oil in your mouth […]
Direct From The Dentist: Great Ways To Make Flossing Fun For Children
Many parents do well when it comes to getting their kids to brush their teeth, thanks to some judicious hovering and countless reminders. Many times, however, we don’t take the time to ensure our children are also flossing their teeth on a daily basis. Even after the most thorough brushing, plaque and bits of food […]
When To Consider A Full Smile Makeover
When you have a general dental problem, there’s little debate as to whether you should seek help. If you have a toothache, you need to see a dentist if you want the pain to stop and hope to save your tooth. When people have issues with their smile’s appearance, however, they tend to agonize over […]
Direct From The Dentist: Four 2019 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Teeth
Each year, many of us make half-hearted New Year’s resolutions that we generally fail to keep. It’s time to stop the cycle of disappointment! Why not take 2019 as an opportunity to put some teeth–literally–into your self-improvement commitments? Dedicating yourself to improved oral health involves some pretty simple steps. If you’ve been putting off a […]
