Kids truly do follow by example. If you want your children to have a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles, then the earlier you start on encouraging good at-home care, the better off they’ll be later in life. Brush Your Teeth Together Kids love doing things with their parents and families, and this including even brushing[…]
Six Month Smiles vs Invisalign
We often get patients asking how they can straighten their teeth without having to wear bulky, metal braces. We like to give our patients lots of options, and our two favorite options for adults who don’t want to wear traditional braces are Six Month Smiles® and Invisalign® Invisible Braces. Both options are wonderful, discreet ways[…]
The Life Saving Power Of Preventing or Maintaining Gum Disease
Have you ever wondered exactly how important your oral health is? Doctors both in the field of dentistry, as well as other studies of medicine, are discovering that oral health plays a big part in our overall health. In fact, studies by The American Dental Association (ADA) show that a majority of systemic diseases correlate[…]
Three Reasons We’re All About National Smile Month!
National Smile Month is an annual campaign promoting oral health and wellness. Each year, thousands of individuals and companies band together to promote dental wellness across the globe. The campaign officially runs May 16th through June 16th, but we like to celebrate it year-round! Naturally, at Mission Hills Family Dental, we can’t help but be all[…]
Summer Foods & Drinks That Harm Your Teeth
Summer is a great time for soaking up Vitamin D and getting plenty of outdoor exercise. Summer foods and drinks are not always so healthy for our teeth, though. Many popular summer foods and drinks will stain and damage your teeth and gums. Here is a list of foods to avoid to keep your dental[…]
How Sugar-Free Gum Can Naturally Boost Your Enamel Strength
You’ve always been a fan of chewing gum, but your oral health has declined. You are especially worried about the effects that gum has had on your enamel. Thankfully, it turns out that sugar-free gum is one way you can strengthen your enamel naturally. But how? And why? It’s Been Confirmed: Sugar-Free Gum Can Help[…]
Manual vs Electric Toothbrush
Electric toothbrushes are more affordable than ever. It wasn’t long ago that you couldn’t find an electric toothbrush under $200, but many major brands have released affordable versions of electric toothbrushes. You can even find electric toothbrushes for children that are smaller and designed for kids under the age of ten. Are these electronic versions[…]
Preventive Care: A Mouth is No Place for a Science Project
Would you do science experiments on your favorite piece of heirloom furniture? You know, the one handed down through the family for generations. Your mouth (and your body for that matter) is a very special heirloom consisting of the DNA handed down from each side of your family. And it’s functional. You use it every[…]
Using the Right Mouthwash
What is the best way to take care of your teeth? Brush, floss, swish with mouthwash, rinse and repeat. Mouthwash has gone through quite a transformation in the past few decades. Back in the day, there were only a few brands on the market: Listerine, Scope…Lavoris? But the mouthwash your grandparents used may not be[…]
How to Get a Celebrity Smile: Five Simple Tips
Celebrities are known for many things: Fame, fortune, followers, and most of all, their faces. But it’s those bright-shining smiles that make us all want to be the next Jennifer or Adele. Luckily, you don’t have to have a celebrity-inspired income to get a celebrity smile! Here are five easy tips that will have your[…]