Pasadena Family Dentistry Blog

Invisalign is a modern orthodontic method that allows patients to straighten their smiles without the frustrating dietary restrictions and irremovable metal parts that come with traditional braces. Unfortunately, it’s still possible to contract a cold or the flu while realigning your teeth. Here’s a brief guide to keeping your oral hygiene practices sanitary during cold and flu season so you can feel great and keep your Invisalign treatment on track.

It’s common for people to be made a little bit anxious by dentistry, and no treatment more than tooth extractions. The phrase “pulling a tooth” may not sound very pleasant, but the fact is that the procedure is nothing to be scared of. After all, tooth extractions involve the use of powerful anesthetics that make the procedure completely painless!

That said, it’s also understandable to be nervous about your procedure. Here are a few things you can do to ease that anxiety.

Veneers have allowed many patients to transform their smiles by covering up cracks, chips, gaps, or stains. While these thin shells that mimic the appearance and texture of real teeth are an effective cosmetic treatment that delivers beautiful results, certain eating habits can lead to them becoming damaged or discolored prematurely. Here’s a brief guide to eating with veneers so that your investment in your smile can last for as long as possible.

It’s not often that patients do heavy research into the procedures they want to have. Many times, they’ll read something from dubious sources, not knowing fact from fiction. One common myth that has become widespread is that porcelain veneers can prevent cavities. But is this one true? Or is it completely made up? Read on to find out!

There are all kinds of people out there, and as any dentist will tell you, every one of them has a completely unique set of teeth. That means that there’s no shortage of issues that people can have with their smile.

For example, maybe you’re someone who feels like your teeth are a little bit “small,” or like they don’t quite fit the rest of your mouth. It might sound strange, but you actually aren’t alone— there are actually a few reasons why this could be the case, and quite a few treatments you could use to help.

Toothaches can be a major inconvenience, and anyone is susceptible. They often result from infection beneath the gum line, damaged teeth, or nerve irritation. If left untreated, they can progress into tooth decay or gum disease and can cause serious damage to your oral health.

If you have a sore tooth, it’s important to address it early on in order to avoid a potential dental emergency down the road. Call your dentist to make an appointment, and while you wait, you can try these at-home remedies to alleviate the pain.

If you’ve been to the dentist for a checkup recently, you may have been caught off guard when they asked you whether or not you wanted a fluoride treatment. Fluoride is one of those things that just about everyone has heard of, but relatively few people fully understand the importance of.

If you want to learn a little bit more about what fluoride can do for you, here are some examples of what it’s used for and why it’s crucial to the quality of your teeth.

This Valentine’s Day, you’re going to want to make the best impression possible. That means doing your hair and dressing well, but there’s one more thing that you ought to consider: your oral health!

One study from Match.com found that the number one thing that people look for in a romantic partner is a great smile. Another survey by Dentavox found that 68% of people have decided not to date someone because of their teeth. If you want to flash a smile that’ll make the best impression possible, here are some things that you can try.

Are you struggling with one or several dental flaws in your smile? Thanks to cosmetic dentistry, you don’t have to live with teeth you aren’t proud to show off. While there are various treatment options to choose from, you may be wondering if the cost will be too much. Fortunately, you won’t have to break the bank to create your dream smile. Read on to learn how you can enhance your pearly whites on a budget.

It isn’t the holidays without a set of stockings hung up on the mantle. But the typical stocking stuffers—caramels and candy canes—can be pretty rough on your kids’ teeth. Fortunately, there are some gifts that fill out a stocking, that your children will love, and that will actually prevent oral health problems. If you want some tooth-healthy stocking stuffer ideas, here are a few that your kids will love.