In our previous blog post we talked about foods and drinks that we’ve identified at our Carmel dentist office as serious culprits in cavity formation. Today we want to flip the table and talk about the good things you might already be doing for your teeth. There are a lot of foods and drinks that […]
Tooth decay: it’s one of the most common and most preventable health conditions in the world. If you’re old enough to make your own healthcare decisions there’s a good possibility you already have (or have had) a cavity. At Really Smile Dentistry we see patients with tooth decay all the time, and it isn’t just […]
As you age it’s undoubtedly true that your bite will change. Your teeth can shift, wear down, and even fall out, all which change how your jaw sits and how your face is shaped. In extreme cases of wear or loss your can suffer from a condition called bite collapse. Bite collapse is a change […]
At Really Smile, one of our major goals is to help you have a smile that will last you for the rest of your life. Ideally, that means having all of your natural teeth, but that isn’t always possible. It is very common for teeth to need work along the way to restore them back […]
Here at Really Smile, we believe that everything is connected in one way or another. This is especially true in your body. If you think about it (or study it), you’ll find that your systems are all connected. When one system suffers, they all suffer. It should be no surprise, then, to find out that […]
Are you afraid of the dentist? Does the thought of picking up the phone to call the dentist cause your heart to start thumping and your stomach to turn in knots? You are not alone, and you are not doomed to an unhealthy smile! That’s right, there are ways for you to get the dental […]
Having a great smile is important for us all, but we sometimes shortchange ourselves when we assume a certain procedure or treatment is only for young people. For example, many adults feel like braces are off the table because braces are for kids, not adults. After all, kids run around in middle and high school […]
Did you know that the average American adult is missing three teeth, or is soon to lose them? The largest contributor to tooth loss is advanced gum disease, or periodontitis: a one-two punch of corrosive organic acids (produced as waste by oral bacteria) and chronic inflammation that destroys your gum tissues and the bone density […]
If you’ve lost your teeth, you know that it has a much greater impact beyond your appearance. Your self-confidence will take the first hit, but soon other problems will become apparent. You’ll notice that when you eat, it gets harder and harder to chew, to the point where it is so painful it seems impossible. […]
Do you suffer with tooth decay? You’re not alone. It’s one of the most frequent health complaints in the US, just behind the common cold (the number one complaint). Tooth decay leads to cavities, and if it isn’t addressed in time, it can lead to tooth loss, or could even be potentially deadly. In addition […]