With so many teeth whitening methods available today, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is the best for you. That’s why we’re here to help. As dental experts, we’ve researched and tested various teeth whitening methods to bring you the most effective and safest options. In this article, …
In a break from pothole coverage and zoo animal escapes, it was a breath of fresh air to find a local TV news outlet interested in a story about our own Dr. Christina Pruitt and All Smiles Family Dentistry! In the News: Dr. Christina Pruitt featured on KMTV KMTV News …
Your dental health has a frequently-overlooked impact on your overall health and well-being — and yes, that includes your social life. Are you determined to make meaningful New Year’s resolutions that stick? A happy, healthy smile should be on your list of New Year’s resolutions! New Year’s Resolutions for a …
It’s that time when parents are having to transition back into the daily routine of getting their kids up and ready for school, making them lunches and helping them with homework. Transitioning to the back-to-school routine can be a little bit difficult after a long summer break where kids got …
Everyone experiences bad breath, also known as halitosis, at some point in their lives. Fortunately, in most cases, it can be avoided. Although many causes of bad breath are harmless, some causes can be a sign of something more serious. If you struggle with bad breath all the time, take …
The short answer is yes, crowns can be done on the same day. The longer answer requires an understanding of the difference between crowns milled in-office or by a dental lab outside of the office. A dental crown is a prosthetic, a false body part. Dental prosthetics technology has improved …
A talon cusp is a rare developmental difference in the shape of a tooth. It appears as an extra cusp-like projection, usually on the tongue-facing or palate-facing side of a front tooth, and gets its name because it can resemble an eagle’s talon. The exact cause is unknown, although genetic …
Research shows as many as 30 percent of adults are not happy with their smiles. However, it’s not just a case of measuring up to the pearly whites relentlessly flashed across our screens in advertisements, movies, and TV shows that make us feel insecure and depressed. Teeth age just like …
It’s not that we actually fear dentists, but rather that we fear their dental equipment and the pain of dental treatment. A pending visit to the dentist can also trigger feelings of guilt and shame because our oral hygiene has been somewhat lacking. The first step to overcoming our fear …
For some of us, the thought of going to the dentist for teeth cleaning with the dental hygienist may have us fearful of what the dentist and hygienist will find. Perhaps we have an intense fear of pain or maybe we dread the lecture about our poor oral hygiene. However, …