Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

Dental hygiene is directly related to your overall physical health. But how can you be sure you are taking proper care of your teeth, mouth and gums? Generally, your teeth and gums should not hurt or bleed, after brushing; your breath should be fresh for a few hours after brushing and eating breakfast. The easiest way to prevent gum disease is to clean your teeth properly, here are some tips:

1. Use the right mouthwash.

If you use alcohol free mouthwash twice a day, you'll slash your risk of gum disease by 60%. Ideally you should aim to rinse for about 30 seconds with a mouthwash that has microbial protection to fight plaque and gingivitis.

2. Floss before you brush.

You should floss before you brush your teeth, rather than after. That way you'll be able to brush away any food that was stuck between your teeth to prevent bacteria from growing.

3. Use the right toothbrush.

Soft or extra soft bristles are best. Using a medium or hard-bristled toothbrush scratches the tissue of your gums away over time, exposes the root surface underneath and leads to possible bone loss.

4. Brush smart.

To really clean your teeth, aim to brush them for a full two minutes. Also brush your tongue and cheeks as well as your teeth to improve the removal of harmful bacteria. Be sure to replace your toothbrush about every three months.

For more oral health tips, or for routine visits, contact Dream Smile Dental.

When your teen needs braces, it is really the parent’s who suffer. Have you heard of Invisalign? Invisalign Teen invisibly straightens your teen’s teeth with a series of custom-molded aligners.

Of course teens want straight teeth, and as their parent you want to make the best decision for them, giving them a beautiful smile for life is the right choice. But you may have another option. The dentists at Dream Smile will determine if Invisalign is right for your son or daughter.

Invisalign straightens your teeth with a series of clear, removable aligners. These aligners are comfortable and removable so your teen can eat, drink, brush, and floss as usual. See the video below of a true Dream Smile Invisalign Patient. Contact us for more information.

Does your teen need braces? Invisalign teen may be able to help. At Dream Smile Dental we have a special on Invisalign just for your family. Save $1200 on two invisalign treatments, either two family members or you and a friend. But there is more. When you start your invisalign teen treatment during the promo dates, you can also get free in-office whitening at any point during your Invisalign treatment.

Invisalign is comfortable, affordable and effective. Best of all, Invisalign is invisible. Invisalign uses clear removable aligners so your teen can continue brushing and flossing the way they normally do.

Because there are no brackets or wires, your teen will have the confidence of a great smile even while their teeth are being treated. Don’t worry about them losing the aligners. You get up to six free replacement aligners.

Your teen doesn’t have to suffer, or be uncomfortable. With free teeth whitening during the Invisalign process, they’ll have a happy, confident smile for the school photo.

This Back-to-school special runs through November 11th. Contact Dream Smile Dental for more information.

Malocclusion is the name of the condition that involves teeth that are crowded or crooked. Otherwise, it is known as a “bad bite”. In some cases, the upper and lower jaws may not meet properly and although the teeth may appear straight, the individual may have an uneven bite.
 
Orthodontics or braces are used to correct this. Is there any worse news for a teen than “you need braces?”
 
Correcting the problem can create a nice-looking smile, but what to do with your child's aesthetic concerns in the mean-time? Invisalign for teens can help in many cases. For teens, they want straight teeth, and as their parent you want to make the best decision, and set them up for a beautiful smile for life.
 
Invisalign Teen takes a modern approach to straightening teeth. With a series of clear aligners that gradually straighten your child’s teeth, Invisalign is comfortable, affordable and effective. By using clear aligners, they can continue brushing and flossing the way they normally do. And without brackets and wires, your teen will have the confidence of a great smile even while their teeth are being treated. To make life easier on you and your teen, each aligner comes with a small, inconspicuous Blue Dot Wear Indicator, which helps you know when they are ready for their next set of aligners.
 
You know your teen, so don’t worry, you get up to six free replacement aligners, because accidents happen.  Contact Dream Smile Dental if you believe your teen may need orthodontic work. Invisalign may be able to help you through those teen years.