Oral Health
What Is Dental Plaque & What Bonita Springs Residents Can Do About It
You brush your teeth every night and visit your Bonita Springs dentist every six months, but you still wake up each day with unpleasant, embarrassing morning breath. The cause of this frustrating phenomenon? Often, it’s dental plaque. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take at home to fight plaque and protect your vibrant smile.
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Mouth Healthy During Quarantine in Bonita Springs
We are all doing our best to adjust to the new reality of quarantining until the threat of coronavirus passes. Between job changes, school closures, and health concerns, it’s important to remember our oral health during this time. Top Bonita Springs dental office, SMILE Dental, is here to help with oral care tips.
Read MoreBonita Springs: Holiday Snacking That Isn’t Bad for Your Teeth
We know, holiday sweets are irresistible… but they’re also often not so great for your teeth. Those gingerbread lattes and slices of pecan pie aren’t doing your mouth any favors, even if they are festive. Fortunately, it’s surprisingly easy to enjoy holiday snacks that protect your oral health instead of harming your teeth and gums.…
Read More5 Ways to Keep Your Gums Healthy in Bonita Springs
Your gums are more important than you may have realized. As a soft tissue supportive structure, they play a crucial role in securing your teeth to the bone underneath.
Read MoreBonita Springs Dental Office: Vaping and Oral Health
We all know that smoking cigarettes cause lasting damage on teeth and gums, but what about vaping? The e-cigarette trend sweeping our nation is relatively new and, as a result, poorly understood. Many people incorrectly believe vaping is better or “healthier” than smoking, but the truth is that vaping poses an enormous threat to the…
Read MoreWhy Your Bonita Springs Dentist Needs to Examine You Before Pricing Out Your Treatment
Just like you wouldn’t trust an insurance adjuster to assess the value of your vehicle claim before inspecting your car, you shouldn’t expect a dentist to price out your treatment before examining your mouth. Your initial dental consultation is a very important stepping stone for the rest of your treatment, so make sure you work…
Read MoreBonita Springs Family Dentistry: Oral Care in the Home
Lives are busy. And if you are raising children, life has gotten even busier. So much so, you wonder how you thought you never had time before. There are many everyday activities that take place inside the home to ensure our family is healthy and while most are small they add up. One of those…
Read MoreBonita Springs Dentists: Properly Caring for Your Toothbrush
You would never doubt the importance of regularly brushing your teeth (right?!), but how much attention do you give to your toothbrush itself? Your toothbrush is actually your first line of defense against cavities, gum disease, and other serious dental problems. By properly cleaning, storing, and replacing your toothbrush, you can encourage long lasting oral…
Read MoreBonita Springs Dentist: Foods That Fight Bad Breath
Before we start, nothing can substitute good oral hygiene. You know the routine; brush twice a day, floss daily and never skip your six-month dental cleaning with your favorite Bonita Springs, FL dentist. Might sound boring, but maintaining good oral care will help ensure your teeth last a lifetime and help your co-worker from fleeing…
Read MoreBonita Springs Dental Office: 2018 Oral Health Checklist
The New Year is all about setting goals, fresh starts and healthy living. While we tend to focus on the gym and cleaning up our diet, an important wellness goal should include improving your dental health. Our mouths host hundreds of bacteria and are the gateway to many things affecting our health. SMILE Dental has…
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