Spend much time on the internet and you’re probably going to find some reference to “lifehacking.” This phenomenon stems from the idea that much of what we do has become too complicated, and that there are simple solutions available that can save time, money, and effort. In some cases these “hacks” are true. In other […]
You would probably having a hard time finding someone who didn’t want to whiten their smile at least a bit. The stains of coffee, wine, tea, and other foods build up on our teeth and end up causing them to become dull, grey, or even yellow. Finding a teeth whitening solution that works can seem difficult, or even […]
Brushing, flossing, and all that jazz are part of your daily routine. From the moment you wake up until the time you head off to bed you have to consider your oral health. It can be exhausting to keep up good habits, and a lot of us just end up falling into a trap of […]
Wanting a straighter, brighter, and more perfect smile isn’t unusual. In fact, over 60 percent of us want to do something to transform our smiles. Modern cosmetic dentistry makes a lot of fast, simple, and remarkable changes possible, but are they the first step toward getting your dream smile? We see a lot of patients at our […]
A toothache: that’s the last thing you need in your busy life. Whether it’s a minor pain that distracts you from the things you need to do or severe, miserable pain you simply don’t have time for those kinds of interruptions! We’ve been treating toothaches in Carmel and surrounding communities for decades, and we’ve come […]
Countless people wear dentures, and thousands more make the switch every year. If you wear dentures – partial or full – you need to be aware of what’s in your denture cleaner! You probably don’t even realize that you’re exposing yourself to potentially toxic chemicals every time you clean your dentures, but you probably are! […]
Life takes its toll on all of us. As we age our hair greys, we lose dexterity and strength, and it’s harder and harder to stay in shape. None of those changes are as devastating as the changes to our teeth: they wear down, they become damaged, and they even fall out. Having dental problems […]
Teeth whitening is one of those dental services that have built up a questionable reputation over the years. People often think that whitening doesn’t work, that it’s a gamble, or that it’s nothing but a marketing trick designed to sell useless products. We’ve discussed the reasons teeth whitening doesn’t work in the past, but today […]
We talk a lot about heart-healthy dentistry at Really Smile Dentistry, and with good reason: your oral and bodily health are intimately linked! Poor oral health has been shown to lead to a whole bunch of serious health conditions, and you can add one more to that list: strokes. While we’ve known for a while […]
There are two reactions you can have when you lose a tooth, and they’re both separated by a number of years and a lot of growing up. First, you might get excited about a visit from the tooth fairy, or that you’re growing up. Second, you might react with horror and panic – those aren’t […]