Summer Creek Dentistry Blog

Did you know that the average American only brushes their teeth for 45 to 70 seconds? This is much less than the recommended brushing time of two minutes in the morning and another two at night. Brushing your teeth is a vital part of keeping your smile healthy. It helps you prevent cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues. Though brushing itself is important, so is the kind of toothbrush you use. If you aren’t sure if using a manual or an electric toothbrush is the better option to maintain a healthy smile, read on to learn about the benefits of each.

When you look in the mirror, do you see small white spots on your teeth? Although they might seem like only an aesthetic concern, it is a form of decalcification. Also known as demineralization, the blemishes result from calcium and phosphorus loss. Various factors can contribute to white spots on teeth, but you don’t have to live with the flaws. Your cosmetic dentist has the solutions you need to restore a healthy, beautiful smile. 

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30 million Americans rely on dentures for a confident, functional smile. If you have invested in a new set of teeth, nothing can ruin your day faster than a denture breaking. You can’t go without your teeth, but is it a dental emergency? Yes! Your dentist understands the role dentures play in your quality of life. They’ll get you into the office quickly for a repair or replacement. In the meantime, here’s what you need to know to make a stressful day easier. 

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If your smile is stained, chipped, cracked, gapped, misaligned, or has other aesthetic issues, you may find it difficult to feel comfortable and confident in your pearly whites. Though these things may make your smile unique, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to make some improvements by undergoing cosmetic dentistry. If you’ve never had your teeth worked on for aesthetic purposes, you may be wondering if it hurts. Read on to learn everything you need to know about cosmetic dentistry and whether or not it hurts.

Over the years, drinking things like coffee, tea, red wine, and cola can cause your teeth to become discolored. Though this makes your pearly whites look less healthy and bright than they once did, teeth whitening offers a solution. They claim to be able to remove stains from one’s grin, but do over-the counter-teeth whitening products work? Read on to learn if store-bought whitening is a good option for your smile, the risks, and how it compares to professional products.

You have come to recognize the importance of taking good care of your dentures to keep them looking great and lasting for many years. You’ve talked to your dentist about proper care before, but one question you haven’t posed is if you could brush your dentures while they are in your mouth. While you were planning to bring it up at your next appointment, here is some discussion from your dentist in Fort Worth on the idea, as well as further tips for cleaning dentures.

Though 36 million U.S. adults are missing all their teeth, dentures can help them smile with confidence, chew effectively, and speak clearly. This tooth replacement option is safe, effective, and long-lasting, but what does the process of getting dentures entail and how long will it take? Read on to learn about the steps in the dentures process and how long you can expect it to take to get your new smile.

Halloween. It’s a time where many families look forward to dressing up in costume and going trick-or-treating around the neighborhood, collecting piles of free candy that will (hopefully) last through winter. Although this age-old tradition is certainly fun, it can leave a lasting mark on your smile if you’re not careful. With all that Halloween candy lying around the house, you may be tempted to snack on it more than usual. Luckily, we’ve gathered a few useful tips to keep your sweet tooth at bay. Continue reading to learn more.

Have you ever seen a beat-up, old car with really fancy, shiny rims that look like they cost more than the car itself? Well, that approach to one’s vehicle is not unlike the notion of getting teeth whitening treatment on cavities or decayed teeth. After all, if someone is suffering from tooth decay, the shade of the tooth in question is inconsequential relative to the damage the tooth has suffered.

Read on to learn why cavities do not coexist well with whitening gels and why it is prudent to check in with your dentist prior to any teeth whitening treatments.