We’ve all been in this situation: it’s winter, we’re outside, and even though we aren’t thinking about it consciously, our teeth start chattering. But why do our teeth chatter when it’s cold out? And are there any serious problems associated with chattering teeth? Trying to Stay Warm In a nutshell, your teeth chatter when your
Halloween is just a few days away! While you’re preparing your costumes and trick-or-treating routes, you’re probably also looking forward to consuming much more sugar than you usually would. Here’s how to keep yourself and your kids healthy this Halloween!
Invisalign® is a great invisible alternative to metal braces, especially for adults who want to straighten their teeth as subtly as possible. One question that our patients often ask is “how long does it take to see results with Invisalign®?” The answer will make you smile.
The new school year is approaching, which means its time to get school supplies and schedules in order. It’s also important not to forget to make sure that your kids are incorporating good oral hygiene practices into their routines as well.
There’s no doubt about it: in the last millennium, the field of dentistry has come a long way. Way back when if you were suffering from an infected tooth, your only hope was that a handyman or barber would (painfully) extract it. Thankfully, we’ve made leaps and bounds since then!
If you’ve recently had dental surgery, you could be looking at some recovery time at home. Here are some dos and don’ts to help get you get through your recuperation post-surgery as smoothly as possible.
There’s arachnophobia, there’s claustrophobia, and then there’s odontophobia (or dental phobia). Unfortunately, fear of the dentist is a very real thing, and if you experience it, you should know that there are plenty of patients out there feeling the exact same thing. Dental anxiety can be a result of bad experiences at the dentist as a child, a dislike of the sounds of the tools, a lack of control, embarrassment about your teeth, or even because of the close proximity of the doctor and staff.
Life happens, and sometimes that means dealing with dental issues that affect the way you feel about your smile. Many of our patients come to us with missing teeth looking to restore their confidence in their smile. We absolutely hate for anyone to miss out on smiling at the good things in life because they’re unhappy with their teeth (or lack thereof). At Green Tree Dental, we provide restorative dentistry, including dental implants that can help you get the smile you’ve always wanted.
With the Halloween holiday comes ghosts and goblins and lots of surgery treats. Some of the treats can even play some unwanted tricks on your teeth. How to survive the fun sugar-filled holiday? Well your Boise dentist has comprised a Halloween Candy Survival Guide!
It’s no secret that sugar is bad your teeth. Things like candy and soda are common culprits behind cavities, but what foods actually keep your teeth healthy? Here are five foods that you can eat confidently knowing they’re positively contributing to your oral health.
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